BS EDIT: Recession risk: Is the US economy heading towards trouble?

By Business StandardPublished On Mar 11, 2025

Uncertainty grips the US economy

Erratic trade policies have confused markets, raising fears of a slowdown. Investors struggle to assess the impact, weakening business confidence

Recession signals intensify

The New York Fed’s recession gauge has hit its third-highest level in decades. Falling bond yields suggest investors expect a slowdown

Market confidence erodes

Once-expected pro-business policies have given way to unpredictability. Investors now question the stability of US economic growth

Trump dismisses concerns

President Trump calls economic turmoil a “transition.” His administration sees it as a necessary shift despite growing unease

Tariffs deepen uncertainty

Short-term benefits aside, tariffs risk long-term damage. Sudden shifts in policy leave businesses struggling to adapt

A global ripple effect

Economies reliant on US trade, like India’s IT sector, face rising risks. Trump’s aggressive approach signals he is willing to risk a downturn