Archive · 20 Sep 2025
Moody's: Economic Slowdown Blamed on Policy and Tariffs
Mark Zandi, an economist from Moody's, believes the U.S. economy is slowing down and may face a recession soon.
He says government policies like tariffs, and how the Federal Reserve is acting are major reasons.
Zandi warns that consumers may soon feel the pinch from rising prices due to tariffs.
He also worries about the stock market, and warns that in a recession, all investments might lose value.
Economist Mark Zandi warns the U.S. economy is close to recession.
Zandi blames policy missteps and speculative market behavior.
He cites tariffs and immigration policies as contributors.
The worst impact of tariffs on consumers is yet to come.
Zandi warns investors that 'no asset class is safe' during a recession.
- Who
- Mark Zandi
- What
- Stated the US economy may be edging dangerously close to a recession and that policy decisions are to blame.
- When
- Not specified.
- Where
- United States
- Why
- To explain the causes of the economic slowdown and warn of potential recession.
- Economist
- Mark Zandi
- Organization
- Moody's Analytics
- Main Concerns
- Policy Missteps, Market Behavior
- Economic Policies Cited
- Tariffs, Immigration Policies, Federal Reserve Decisions
- Impact
- Slowdown in hiring and investment