But what exactly is a cardboard box recession, and is there a way it might actually be good news for the economy? Read on to learn more. What Is a Cardboard Box Recession? Simply put, a “cardboard box ...

Higher prices are usually a sign of broad economic strength. (Emily Elconin/Bloomberg News) A new year is approaching, and so is another cardboard price hike. As they did late last year, big ...

Demand for corrugated packaging, a staple for shipping everything from food to appliances, has dropped to its lowest levels since 2016, a decline some analysts see as a red flag for U.S. consumer ...

Investopedia contributors come from a range of backgrounds, and over 25 years there have been thousands of expert writers and editors who have contributed. The cardboard box index gauges consumer ...