Popularity of keyword “recession” on Google for the past 12 months

This displays a lot of interesting characteristics, but I wish I could explore the data further. For example, zoom in on the 4 years leading up to 2008, then compare to the 4 years leading up to today.<p>Also interesting is that the data is clearly cyclical on an annual pattern. Look at the last 5 years for evidence of that.

It&#x27;s hard to tell whether one should hoard cash in preparation for a recession or buy property in preparation for inflation.