Economics update: Trump’s tariffs examined

President Trump’s tariffs have markets slumping – what does disrupted trade portend for the world economy?

Our Head of Investments, William Morris CFA, recently discussed the turmoil with Paul Dales, Chief UK Economist at Capital Economics, during our quarterly economics update.

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Key points:

  • Is a US recession on the cards?
  • Will recent good news for the UK economy last?
  • Does a splurge on defence spending herald a revitalised Europe?

Watch the full recording below:

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