Economy mirrors 2000: tech boom, Fed hikes, recession risk

Axios draws parallels between the 2000 economy and 2026, citing robust growth, low unemployment, elevated inflation, and Fed rate hikes. The article warns that early signs of tech-sector cracks could spill over into a broader bear market and mild recession, as happened in 2001. This is an analytical comparison, not a new data point, but it signals growing market concern about a potential downturn.