Even as global uncertainty surges, economic sentiment remains positive

Even as global uncertainty surges, economic sentiment remains positive

Amid rising geopolitical rifts and trade tensions, global economic uncertainty has surged, yet sentiment about economic prospects remains positive By Hites Ahir, Nicholas Bloom, Davide Furceri Major policy shifts this year have been adding to unknowns about the future and policy decisions, according to our World Uncertainty Index, which has doubled since January. Uncertainty has surged to an exceptionally high level globally, and it’s likely her…