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Global Economic Slowdown and U.S. Pessimism: IMF, Gallup, and Fed Insights

In today's episode, we delve into the IMF's April 2025 World Economic Outlook, revealing a significant global growth slowdown. We also explore a Gallup poll showing a decline in Americans' economic optimism, and the Federal Reserve's Beige Book highlighting varied regional economic activity. Join us for an in-depth analysis of these reports and their implications for the global and U.S. economies.Sources:https://www.imf.org/en/News/Articles/2025/04/22/tr-04222025-weo-press-briefinghttps://www.imf.org/en/Blogs/Articles/2025/04/22/the-global-economy-enters-a-new-erahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9mltmK4EOIhttps://www.imf.org/-/media/Files/Publications/WEO/2025/April/English/ch1.ashxhttps://www.imf.org/en/Publications/WEO/weo-database/2025/aprilhttps://news.gallup.com/poll/659630/americans-economic-financial-expectations-sink-april.aspxhttps://www.gallup.com/topic/economy.aspxhttps://www.instagram.com/p/DI1uTvnPHR1/https://thedemocraticstrategist.org/2025/04/gallup-expectations-for-u-s-economy-sour/https://www.politico.com/news/2025/04/23/economy-polls-00306723https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/beigebook202504-summary.htmhttps://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/beigebook202504-new-york.htmhttps://www.bostonfed.org/news-and-events/news/2025/04/beige-book-april-2025-tariffs-uncertain-outlook-hiring-slowing.aspxhttps://fedcommunities.org/april-2025-beige-book-community-perspectives-conditions/https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/beigebook202504-cleveland.htm

Economic Uncertainty Looms: Fed’s Beige Book and IMF’s Grim Forecast

Explore the latest insights from the Federal Reserve's Beige Book, revealing modest U.S. economic growth amid regional disparities and tariff concerns. Delve into the IMF's downgraded global growth projections, highlighting the impact of escalating trade tensions and policy uncertainty. Join us as we unpack these developments and their implications for the future economic landscape.Sources:https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/beigebook202504-summary.htmhttps://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/beigebook202504.htmhttps://fedcommunities.org/april-2025-beige-book-community-perspectives-conditions/https://www.bostonfed.org/news-and-events/news/2025/04/beige-book-april-2025-tariffs-uncertain-outlook-hiring-slowing.aspxhttps://www.atlantafed.org/economy-matters/regional-economics/beige-book/2025/04/23/beige-book-southeast-economy-holds-steadyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9mltmK4EOIhttps://www.imf.org/-/media/Files/Publications/WEO/2025/April/English/ch1.ashxhttps://www.imf.org/en/Videos/view?vid=6371795490112https://www.cbsnews.com/news/imf-us-economy-2025-trade-war-tariffs-economic-outlook/https://www.as-coa.org/articles/imfs-april-2025-update-latin-americas-economic-outlookhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9mltmK4EOIhttps://www.imf.org/-/media/Files/Publications/WEO/2025/April/English/ch1.ashxhttps://www.imf.org/en/Videos/view?vid=6371795490112https://mediacenter.imf.org/news/imf-world-economic-outlook-presser/s/33be8aaf-2578-4d8f-a8fd-ae7f5516ad3fhttps://www.as-coa.org/articles/imfs-april-2025-update-latin-americas-economic-outlook

Market Turmoil and Economic Pessimism: A Deep Dive

In today's episode, we explore the sharp decline in U.S. stock markets following President Trump's criticism of the Federal Reserve, and the growing consumer pessimism revealed by a recent Gallup poll. We also discuss S&P Global's downgraded global growth forecasts for 2025 and 2026, highlighting the impact of trade tensions and policy uncertainties. Join us for an in-depth analysis of these pressing economic issues and their implications for the future.Sources:https://www.investopedia.com/trump-criticism-of-powell-is-shaking-markets-faith-in-federal-reserve-independence-11719211https://6abc.com/post/trump-powell-stock-market-slides-president-escalates-criticism-fed-chair-jerome/16216527/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/stock-market-down-trump-jerome-powell-federal-reserve-tariffs/https://news.gallup.com/poll/659630/americans-economic-financial-expectations-sink-april.aspxhttps://news.gallup.com/home.aspxhttps://www.aei.org/op-eds/chaotic-times-opinion-snapshots-from-1980-1987-2008-and-today/https://thehub.ca/2025/04/19/the-think-tank-amidst-trumps-tariff-war-over-80-percent-of-americans-think-trade-is-good-for-growth/https://gallup.com.pkhttps://www.conference-board.org/topics/us-leading-indicators/press/us-lei-apr-2025https://www.instagram.com/ultima_markets/reel/DIu1L2MvOrV/https://www.comerica.com/insights/economic-insights/monthly-outlook/april-2025-us-economic-outlook.htmlhttps://www.housingwire.com/articles/consumer-confidence-slips-as-economic-uncertainty-mounts-john-burns-survey/https://www.bairdwealth.com/insights/market-insights/baird-market-strategy/2025/04/in-the-markets-now-selloff-summary-for-april-21-2025/https://www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence/en/news-insights/research/global-economic-outlook-april-2025https://www.investmentexecutive.com/news/research-and-markets/global-growth-weakest-since-financial-crisis-sp/https://www.spglobal.com/automotive-insights/en/blogs/2025/01/2025-light-vehicle-production-forecasthttps://www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence/en/news-insights/research/consensus-price-forecasts-tariff-shifts-jolt-gold-price-in-record-setting-runhttps://international.schwab.com/story/early-impacts-trade-war

Global Economic Slowdown and Trade Tensions Escalate

In today's episode, we delve into the revised global GDP growth forecasts by S&P Global, highlighting a concerning economic slowdown affecting major economies like the U.S., China, and Europe. We also explore the impact of new U.S. tariffs on Chinese exports, escalating trade tensions and reshaping global trade dynamics. Additionally, we discuss the OECD's projection of a record $17 trillion sovereign bond issuance in 2025, driven by rising interest costs and fiscal pressures. Join us for an in-depth analysis of these critical developments and their implications for the global economy.Sources:https://www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence/en/news-insights/research/global-economic-outlook-april-2025https://www.spglobal.com/marketintelligence/en/mi/research-analysis/week-ahead-economic-preview-week-of-21-april-2025.htmlhttps://www.zawya.com/en/press-release/research-and-studies/s-and-p-global-market-intelligence-april-global-economic-forecast-update-growth-prospects-still-deteriorating-despite-tariff-pause-m7de7ljfhttps://blogs.cfainstitute.org/investor/2025/04/14/how-tariffs-and-geopolitics-are-shaping-the-2025-global-economic-outlook/https://www.investmentexecutive.com/news/research-and-markets/global-growth-weakest-since-financial-crisis-sp/https://www.jpmorgan.com/insights/markets/top-market-takeaways/tmt-where-will-tariff-rates-settle-three-scenarios-explainedhttps://www.fmbankva.com/new-tariffs-drive-market-volatility/https://www.usicg.com/publications/market-volatility-update-april-2025/https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/04/tariffs-trade-tensions-storm-cloud-stocks-financial-markets/https://www.startribune.com/trump-tariff-volatile-stock-market-bond-yield-investor-money/601334664https://www.wto.org/english/news_e/news25_e/tfore_16apr25_e.htmhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUEuY1GVp9chttps://www.investopedia.com/which-american-jobs-could-be-affected-by-trump-s-trade-war-with-china-11714737https://www.euronews.com/business/2025/04/21/china-vows-retaliation-against-countries-supporting-us-led-trade-isolationhttps://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/04/us-trade-policy-turmoil-shakes-the-global-economy-and-other-key-economic-news-to-know/https://www.environmental-finance.com/channels/sustainable-debt.htmlhttps://en.amwalalghad.com/egypt-oecd-discuss-strategic-partnership-country-programme-progress/https://www.intelligentinvestor.com.au/investment-news/global-bonds-and-two-jp-morgan-active-etfs/154448https://www.imf.org/-/media/Files/Publications/Selected-Issues-Papers/2025/English/SIPEA2025033.ashx

Global Economic Slowdown: Trade Tensions and Tariffs Take Center Stage

In today's episode, we delve into the revised global growth forecasts for 2025, highlighting the impact of escalating trade tensions and new tariffs. Major institutions warn of increased recession risks, with the United States and China facing significant slowdowns. We explore how these developments are affecting economies worldwide and discuss potential mitigating factors that could alter the economic landscape. Join us for an in-depth analysis of the global economic outlook and the challenges ahead.Sources:https://www.downtoearth.org.in/economy/global-economy-under-strain-as-growth-forecast-slips-to-23-warns-un-trade-bodyhttps://www.piie.com/blogs/realtime-economics/2025/policy-shocks-and-rising-uncertainty-are-weakening-global-outlookhttps://blogs.cfainstitute.org/investor/2025/04/14/how-tariffs-and-geopolitics-are-shaping-the-2025-global-economic-outlook/https://www.wto.org/english/res_e/booksp_e/trade_outlook25_e.pdfhttps://www.piie.com/newsroom/press-releases/2025/piie-projects-global-economy-track-outlook-has-deteriorated

Global Economic Forecasts Slashed Amid US-China Trade Tensions

In today's episode, we delve into the significant downgrades in global economic growth forecasts for 2025, driven by escalating trade tensions between the US and China. Major institutions like S&P Global, Fitch, and the UN have issued warnings, with growth projections hitting their lowest since the 2008 financial crisis. We explore the impact on major economies, the response of financial markets, and the recommendations from international organizations to mitigate the slowdown. Join us as we discuss the key factors that could influence the global economic trajectory.Sources:https://gmk.center/en/news/the-wto-has-sharply-downgraded-its-forecast-for-world-trade-in-2025/https://thoughtleadership.rbc.com/slowing-growth-higher-prices-a-deeper-dive-into-our-u-s-forecasts/https://tass.com/economy/1944703https://businessday.ng/business-economy/article/imf-signals-global-growth-downgrade-amid-surging-trade-tensions/https://www.fidelity.com/news/article/top-news/202504170645RTRSNEWSCOMBINED_KBN3GP0RA-OUSBS_1https://theunitednationscorrespondent.com/world-economy-is-on-a-recessionary-trajectory-driven-by-trade-tensions-and-uncertainty-unctad/?amp=1https://www.intellinews.com/sandp-revises-hungary-s-outlook-to-negative-citing-stagflation-risks-and-fiscal-slippage-376394/https://www.devere-group.com/us-economic-outlook-2025-recession-risks-surge-amid-tariff-fallout/https://unctad.org/publication/trade-and-development-foresights-2025-under-pressure-uncertainty-reshapes-globalhttps://t21.us/unctad-estimates-weak-global-economic-growth-due-to-us-tariff-policy/

Global Economic Forecasts Slashed Amid Rising Trade Tensions

In today's episode, we delve into the significant downward revisions of global economic growth forecasts by major rating agencies due to escalating trade tensions. Fitch Ratings and S&P Global have both cut their projections, with the United Nations warning of a recessionary trajectory. We explore the implications for major economies like the US and China, the potential for a US recession, and the factors that could influence the economic outlook moving forward. Join us for an in-depth analysis of these pressing economic challenges.Sources:https://www.zawya.com/en/press-release/research-and-studies/s-and-p-global-market-intelligence-april-global-economic-forecast-update-growth-prospects-still-deteriorating-despite-tariff-pause-m7de7ljfhttps://www.piie.com/blogs/realtime-economics/2025/policy-shocks-and-rising-uncertainty-are-weakening-global-outlookhttps://thoughtleadership.rbc.com/slowing-growth-higher-prices-a-deeper-dive-into-our-u-s-forecasts/https://www.iea.org/reports/oil-market-report-april-2025https://www.aa.com.tr/en/economy/imf-chief-sees-downward-revisions-in-global-growth-but-no-recession/3541563https://www.piie.com/research/piie-charts/2025/us-economy-expected-stall-policy-changes-weigh-growthhttps://en.amwalalghad.com/fitch-sees-us-growth-slowing-to-a-crawl-in-late-2025/https://www.wto.org/english/res_e/booksp_e/trade_outlook25_e.pdfhttps://cfo.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/fitch-ratings-lowers-world-growth-forecast-due-to-escalation-in-global-trade-war/120373201https://www.fitchratings.com/research/sovereigns/deep-cuts-to-growth-forecasts-as-global-trade-war-escalates-16-04-2025

Tariff Turmoil: Economic Strain and Market Rebound

Explore the profound impacts of President Trump's tariff policies on the U.S. economy, including GDP growth, employment, and inflation. Despite these challenges, the stock market has shown a surprising recovery, with major indices posting significant gains. Join us as we delve into the complexities of trade dynamics, public sentiment, and the financial market's response to these economic developments.Sources:https://www.gibsondunn.com/immediate-impacts-risks-and-uncertain-future-of-president-trumps-unprecedented-worldwide-tariffs/https://budgetlab.yale.edu/research/fiscal-and-economic-effects-revised-april-9-tariffshttps://www.tradecomplianceresourcehub.com/2025/04/11/trump-2-0-tariff-tracker/https://budgetmodel.wharton.upenn.edu/issues/2025/4/10/economic-effects-of-president-trumps-tariffshttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/poll-trump-tariffs-13-04-2025/https://hbr.org/2025/04/understanding-the-global-macroeconomic-impacts-of-trumps-tariffshttps://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/04/amendment-to-recipricol-tariffs-and-updated-duties-as-applied-to-low-value-imports-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china/https://www.thompsonhinesmartrade.com/2025/04/white-house-releases-list-of-products-not-subject-to-reciprocal-tariffs/https://fortune.com/2025/04/13/trump-tariff-stock-market-losses-dow-sp500-nasdaq-breakeven-rally/https://www.investopedia.com/dow-jones-today-04082025-11711039https://www.investopedia.com/dow-jones-today04102025-11712593https://www.investopedia.com/dow-jones-today-04072025-11710097https://www.morningstar.com/markets/us-stock-market-outlook-priced-perfection-time-buyhttps://budgetlab.yale.edu/research/state-us-tariffs-week-april-7-2025https://budgetlab.yale.edu/research/fiscal-and-economic-effects-revised-april-9-tariffshttps://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/insights/economy/spotlight/united-states-tariffs-impact-economy.htmlhttps://budgetmodel.wharton.upenn.edu/issues/2025/4/10/economic-effects-of-president-trumps-tariffshttps://hbr.org/2025/04/understanding-the-global-macroeconomic-impacts-of-trumps-tariffshttps://www.morningstar.com/markets/us-stock-market-outlook-priced-perfection-time-buyhttps://www.investopedia.com/dow-jones-today-04112025-11713448https://www.pbs.org/newshour/economy/u-s-stocks-shoot-to-historic-gains-after-trump-pauses-most-of-his-tariffshttps://www.investopedia.com/dow-jones-today-04092025-11711763https://www.goldmansachs.com/insights/articles/are-bear-markets-in-stocks-an-investment-opportunityhttps://www.investopedia.com/dow-jones-today04102025-11712593https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/stock-market-news-apr-11-2025https://www.cbsnews.com/news/stock-market-down-trump-tariff-trade-war-04-10-2025/https://budgetlab.yale.edu/research/state-us-tariffs-week-april-7-2025https://www.pymnts.com/news/banking/2025/recession-and-tariff-fears-could-overshadow-big-bank-earnings/https://www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/news/2025/04/07/wells-fargo-tariff-troubles-economy-layoffs.htmlhttps://economictimes.com/news/international/global-trends/blackrock-ceo-larry-fink-warns-us-economy-very-close-if-not-in-recession-amid-trumps-trade-turmoil/articleshow/120210529.cmshttps://budgetlab.yale.edu/research/fiscal-and-economic-effects-revised-april-9-tariffshttps://economictimes.com/news/international/global-trends/blackrock-ceo-larry-fink-warns-us-economy-very-close-if-not-in-recession-amid-trumps-trade-turmoil/amp_articleshow/120210529.cmshttps://www.bankingdive.com/news/trump-tariffs-supply-chain-financing-commercial-wells-fargo/745087/https://www.pymnts.com/economy/2025/banks-and-fintechs-navigate-market-mayhem-amid-escalating-tariff-fears/https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/insights/economy/spotlight/united-states-tariffs-impact-economy.htmlhttps://www.investopedia.com/here-is-what-big-bank-ceos-are-saying-about-tariffs-and-the-economy-11713438

Global Tariff Shock: U.S. Recession Fears Escalate

President Trump's sweeping global tariffs spark recession concerns as economists predict a downturn. With retaliatory measures from major trade partners and inflation on the rise, the U.S. faces a challenging economic landscape. Join us as we explore the potential impacts on growth, consumer confidence, and global trade.Sources:https://www.cbsnews.com/news/recession-risk-2025-goldman-sachs-jp-morgan-trump-tariffs/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/international-business/jp-morgan-predicts-us-recession-by-2025-end-due-to-trump-tariffs/articleshow/120000046.cmshttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-tariffs-economists-forecast-stagflation-recession-risk/https://www.morningstar.co.uk/uk/news/263131/us-recession-chances-jump-in-new-post-tariff-forecast.aspxhttps://www.investopedia.com/could-trump-s-tariffs-cause-a-worldwide-recession-11708925https://www.fitchratings.com/research/sovereigns/us-tariffs-have-mixed-fiscal-impact-will-not-solve-underlying-challenges-08-04-2025https://fortune.com/2025/04/05/trump-tariffs-us-recession-outlook-gdp-unemployment-stagflation-inflation-fed/

U.S. Tariff Surge Sparks Market Turmoil and Global Concerns

The Trump administration's new tariff hikes on imports from the EU, Japan, and China have sent shockwaves through financial markets, with the S&P 500 plummeting by 10.5%. This episode explores the rationale behind these tariffs, their potential impact on the U.S. economy, and the broader global repercussions. Join us as we delve into the economic forecasts and the heated debate surrounding these significant policy changes.Sources:https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2025/04/president-trump-announces-10-percent-global-tariff-11-percenthttps://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/04/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-declares-national-emergency-to-increase-our-competitive-edge-protect-our-sovereignty-and-strengthen-our-national-and-economic-security/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/which-products-most-affected-tariffs/https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/04/regulating-imports-with-a-reciprocal-tariff-to-rectify-trade-practices-that-contribute-to-large-and-persistent-annual-united-states-goods-trade-deficits/https://www.tradecomplianceresourcehub.com/2025/04/07/trump-2-0-tariff-tracker/https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2025/04/president-trump-announces-10-percent-global-tariff-11-percenthttps://budgetlab.yale.edu/research/where-we-stand-fiscal-economic-and-distributional-effects-all-us-tariffs-enacted-2025-through-aprilhttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/what-trump-has-said-tariffs-stock-market/https://think.ing.com/opinions/the-impact-of-trump-tarriffs-so-far/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-tariffs-economists-forecast-stagflation-recession-risk/https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/04/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-declares-national-emergency-to-increase-our-competitive-edge-protect-our-sovereignty-and-strengthen-our-national-and-economic-security/https://www.piie.com/blogs/realtime-economics/2025/trumps-tariffs-are-designed-maximum-damage-americahttps://www.pbs.org/newshour/economy/a-timeline-of-trumps-tariff-actions-so-farhttps://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/04/regulating-imports-with-a-reciprocal-tariff-to-rectify-trade-practices-that-contribute-to-large-and-persistent-annual-united-states-goods-trade-deficits/https://www.tradecomplianceresourcehub.com/2025/04/07/trump-2-0-tariff-tracker/