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Forbes Recession Watch: Tariffs Loom as Odds of Economic Downturn Surge Before Trump's 'Liberation Day'

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Topline Multiple economists have cautioned that the Trump administration might inadvertently drive the U.S. into an avoidable recession, given President Donald Trump and his chief economic advisors' approaches. refuse to rule out A downturn, shaking both Wall Street and consumers—and the statistics provided below can assist in assessing just how near the economy might be to reaching a critical juncture. Key Facts Goldman Sachs economists hiked They revised the likelihood of a recession occurring within the coming year from 20% to 35%, issuing a gloomy update to clients on Sunday. This came with increased projections for both inflation and joblessness, alongside reduced expectations for economic expansion. Economists at JPMorgan hold an even bleaker outlook, estimating a 40% chance of a downturn. The UCLA Anderson Graduate School of Management published earlier this month, an official "Economic Downturn Alert" was initiated ...

Don't Wait: Proven Steps to Prepare for a Recession Now

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It's alright to be not alright. No matter whether you're living from paycheck to paycheck or have substantial savings, the unpredictable tariff battles President Donald Trump's approval ratings are declining, causing markets to weaken and increasing anticipation that a recession is coming . As workers, businesses, and consumers become more concerned, Goldman Sachs has increased its 12-month recession likelihood from 15 percent to 20 percent. Meanwhile, the chief economist at J.P. Morgan has done the same. upped the odds To 40 percent, marking a substantial increase from the 30 percent forecast made at the beginning of the year. "If we sense that they're planning to implement even bigger tariffs than what we anticipate, or if the White House indicates strong commitment to their policies despite poorer economic indicators, then both scenarios could suggest an increased likelihood of a recession," noted David Mericle, Goldman Sachs' chief U....