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EPISODE · Apr 26, 2025 · 8 MIN

IMF’s Grim Forecast: U.S. and Global Economies Face Slowdown

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In today's episode, we delve into the International Monetary Fund's latest economic forecast, which projects a significant slowdown for the U.S. and global economies in 2025. We explore the impact of new tariffs and policy uncertainties on trade, and discuss the implications for policymakers and businesses. Join us as we analyze the factors contributing to this economic downturn and the increased risk of recession. Sources: https://www.imf.org/en/Blogs/Articles/2025/04/22/the-global-economy-enters-a-new-era https://www.imf.org/en/News/Articles/2025/04/22/tr-04222025-weo-press-briefing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9mltmK4EOI https://www.imf.org/-/media/Files/Publications/WEO/2025/April/English/ch1.ashx https://www.cbsnews.com/news/imf-us-economy-2025-trade-war-tariffs-economic-outlook/ https://www.imf.org/en/Blogs/Articles/2025/04/22/the-global-economy-enters-a-new-era https://www.imf.org/en/News/Articles/2025/04/22/tr-04222025-weo-press-briefing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7iDCTJ8yfA

In today's episode, we delve into the International Monetary Fund's latest economic forecast, which projects a significant slowdown for the U.S. and global economies in 2025. We explore the impact of new tariffs and policy uncertainties on trade, and discuss the implications for policymakers and businesses. Join us as we analyze the factors contributing to this economic downturn and the increased risk of recession.Sources:https://www.imf.org/en/Blogs/Articles/2025/04/22/the-global-economy-enters-a-new-erahttps://www.imf.org/en/News/Articles/2025/04/22/tr-04222025-weo-press-briefinghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9mltmK4EOIhttps://www.imf.org/-/media/Files/Publications/WEO/2025/April/English/ch1.ashxhttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/imf-us-economy-2025-trade-war-tariffs-economic-outlook/https://www.imf.org/en/Blogs/Articles/2025/04/22/the-global-economy-enters-a-new-erahttps://www.imf.org/en/News/Articles/2025/04/22/tr-04222025-weo-press-briefinghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7iDCTJ8yfA

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