The Equity Markets in 2024-2025
In the past couple of months, there have been changes in the economic and geopolitical landscape. Rising unemployment and the escalation in the Middle East created volatility in the global markets. Investors are feeling confused while the upcoming US elections make things even more complex.
These are some of the key concerns for investors for the upcoming months and years:
- What are the probabilities for slower economic growth or even a mini-recession in 2025?
- Will the upcoming FED/ECB rate cuts be enough to deal with this challenging economic environment?
- How dangerous can prove for the global economy a potential escalation of the conflict in the Middle East?
- Can the war on Ukraine end in 2025?
- Which candidate for the US presidency will be best for the economy and the stock market?
- What happens to the corporate tax rate if Democrats win?
- What will be the impact on global commerce and inflation if Trump wins and applies a 10% tax on imports?
Let’s start with the global economic outlook before moving forward with the impact of the US elections.
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