US economy reportedly goes 78 months without a recession, sixth-longest stretch since 1854

On October 6, Unusual Whales said the US had gone 78 straight months without a recession, ranking sixth among expansions since 1854, per NBER. It compared the streak with a long-term average of about 49 months and a median of about 38. It said the expansion would need to last until early 2031 to surpass the 128-month record.