Risk of global economic recession surges on US tariff shockwaves: Reuters poll
- The global economy is at high risk of recession this year, with 60% of economists surveyed saying it is high or very high, according to a Reuters poll.
- U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs have negatively impacted business sentiment, with 92% of economists stating that tariffs had a negative impact.
- Three-Quarters of economists reduced their 2025 global growth forecast from 3.0% to 2.7%, citing uncertainties from tariffs as a factor.
- Major central banks are not expected to meet their inflation targets this year due to tariffs, contributing to an environment where stagflation risks are perceived to be increasing.
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Survey: Seattle voters fear a recession due to President Trump's policies
(The Center Square) – Most Seattle voters are worried about the national economy and the potential for a recession due to President Donald Trump’s policies. That’s according to the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce’s most recent “The Index” survey, which polled 700 Seattle voters in mid-April about their top concerns and opinions on issues of the day. Responses to questions related to the Trump administration revealed that 89% of responde…
‘Recession-adjacent’ economic slowdown facing Rhode Island as tariffs roil markets
From left, Kumael Bilgrami, an associate economist with Moody's Analytics, and Emily Mandel, senior economist for Moody's, told state budget crunchers to expect slower job growth and higher prices in the aftermath of President Donald Trump's tariffs during a State House presentation on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (Screenshot/Capitol TV)Emily Mandel, a senior economist for Moody’s Analytics, opened her presentation to Rhode Island state budget crunc…
Rising geopolitical risks in 2025 amid tariff shocks and policy shifts
Geopolitical uncertainty is defining the economic landscape in 2025. EIU’s latest Global outlook report outlines a worsening global environment marked by rising protectionism, policy unpredictability, and growing pressure on supply chains.At the centre is a shift in US policy. President Trump’s renewed focus on tariffs—particularly targeting China—has pushed US import duties to their highest level in decades. These measures have disrupted trade …
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