Chancellor slams Trump’s Iran war ‘folly’ as threat of recession looms Rachel Reeves says she is ‘very frustrated and angry’ at America’s actions in the Middle East The Independent UK · Apr 14
Iran war escalation could trigger global recession, IMF warns Growth forecasts cut for US and global economy, while UK suffers sharpest downgrade in G7 The Guardian - UK · Apr 14
UK economic growth forecasts slashed as IMF says Iran war risks global recession The IMF laid out its first set of forecasts since the global economy was rocked by the conflict between US-Israeli and Iranian forces. Evening Standard · Apr 14
IMF warns ‘unprecedented’ energy crisis could trigger global recession as Australia prepares for Washington talks As treasurer Jim Chalmers weighs ‘extreme uncertainty’, one economic scenario sees global growth plunging to just 2% in 2026 The Guardian - AU · Apr 14
Trump’s Iran war could trigger global recession, IMF warns UK growth slashed as worldwide economy could be thrown ‘off course’, with the risk of an energy crisis ‘on an unprecedented scale’ The Independent UK · Apr 14
‘Good for Russia, good for China, bad for America’: How the Iran war is reshaping global economies and power Stagflation, unemployment, recession: The Iran war is rewriting the global economy, and the damage may be permanent. Fortune · Apr 10
Is Australia at risk of a recession? Here’s what the data actually shows Talk of a recession in Australia has picked up in recent weeks. Rising fuel prices, a sharp fall in consumer confidence, and signs of softer spending have all added to concerns the economy may be losing momentum. The Conversation · Apr 9
Mark Cuban's Recession-Proof Advice To Help You Navigate Economic Uncertainty Mark Cuban believes that you must build cash reserves for the present before retirement and look for a job that fits your interests to stay better prepared for a recession. International Business Times UK · Apr 9
The Death of the Bear Market: Why Classic Recessions Are a Thing of the Past and Inflation Is the New Norm Is the bear market officially dead? Dive into a deep analysis of the post-2008 financial paradigm, where inflation serves as a permanent insurance premium for social stability. Learn how the inertia of the M2 money supply creates an inescapable trap for regulators and why buying the dip has become the… Barchart · Apr 9
Is Australia headed for a recession? I hope not - but the RBA should be more worried In backing down on his threats to destroy Iranian civilisation, Donald Trump has lessened concerns of a recession in Australia – at least for now The Guardian - AU · Apr 8
Middle East conflict fuels UK services sector slowdown and recession fears IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 8
Top economist Mark Zandi says the indicator that has called every recession since WWII just signaled we're already in one The Vicious Cycle Index is a recession indicator that takes labor force participation changes into consideration. The top economist at Moody’s Analytics said it’s flashing red. Fortune · Apr 7
The ‘McValue’ Menu Is Getting Bigger. Does That Make McDonald’s a Top Recession-Proof Stock to Buy Now? As recession fears rise and consumers tighten budgets, can McDonald’s expanding value menu make MCD a go-to stock to buy for defensive investors? Barchart · Apr 7
Fortune · Apr 6 ‘Skunk at the party’: Jamie Dimon warns of recession risks amid ongoing wars—but also stagflation The JPMorgan Chase CEO laid out the possibility of recessionary, and even stagflationary, forces stemming from ongoing wars.
The Independent UK · Apr 2 Losing a catastrophic war is no way for America to celebrate its 250th birthday THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: To avert global recession, US allies are being forced to humiliate themselves and clean up after Donald Trump in the Middle East. Never has an American president wreaked such havoc on erstwhile friends
The Independent UK · Apr 2 Bulletin world briefing: Fuel rationing and global recession could be ‘months away’ Here are five of the biggest stories from around the world today
The Independent UK · Apr 2 How the world is just ‘months away’ from fuel rationing and a recession IN FULL
The Independent UK · Apr 2 Trump’s war with Iran could see fuel rationing and global recession within months, experts warn Prolonged disruption would slow world GDP growth to 1.4 percent in 2026, Oxford Economics warns
AAP · Apr 2 Australia faces 'sharp recession' if US escalates war As Donald Trump fails to reassure traders about the Strait of Hormuz, analysts warn Australia's economy is hurtling towards a recession the longer it is closed.
The Conversation · Apr 2 What is Benjamin Netanyahu’s end game in the Iran war? The war between the United States, Israel, and Iran is now into its second month. Despite spectacular early successes, the resilience of Iran’s government and military has meant the US and Israel have lost the strategic initiative. This means they are being more reactive than proactive in determining the outcome…
MarketBeat · Apr 1 As Recession Odds Climb, Defensive Sectors Continue to Outperform As uncertainty continues to dampen consumer confidence, investors are pivoting from growth to consumer staples. The VDC offers a low-beta, dividend-rich hedge.
The Independent UK · Apr 1 JP Morgan-Chase CEO Jamie Dimon unexpectedly comes out in favor of Iran war despite recession fears: ‘It was overdue’ The Wall Street leader said he was unsure whether the war would prompt a recession but argued the Iranian government has long-posed a genuine threat
Fortune · Mar 31 A Wall Street vet’s Walmart recession indicator just hit its highest point since 2008—and he says the fear ‘just keeps multiplying’ Jim Paulsen’s “Walmart Recession Signal” has tracked closely with downturns in real GDP growth and unemployment spikes.
Fortune · Mar 30 Bond yields are falling even as oil tops $102, showing that Wall Street fears recession more than inflation “The risks to economic growth begin to take precedence over the risks to inflation,” Oxford Economics said in a note on Monday.