Recession

Trump's Iran deal driven by economics, fear of midterm defeat, not ideology - analysis

The threat of a global recession, rising fuel prices and a potential Republican midterm defeat may have weighed as heavily on Trump's Iran decision-making as concerns over Tehran's nuclear program.

|ByAMICHAI STEIN
US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of a dinner celebrating 250 years of US independence in Versailles, near Paris, France, June 17, 2026.
Oil barrels and several hundred dollars; Illustrative.

IMF warns of potential global recession if Iran war worsens in latest economic outlook report

The report notes that the worst-case "severe scenario," which assumes an extended conflict and high oil prices, would lead the world into another recession.

|ByREUTERS
US President Donald Trump delivers remarks on tariffs alongside a photo of Netanyahu against a backdrop of a stock market chart. (illustration)

WATCH: Tanking stocks, global recession risk: What do you need to know about Trump's tariffs?

Trump's announcement of a 10% baseline tariff on all trade partners, plus additional duties for many countries, has sent global markets spiraling.

|ByEVE YOUNG, REUTERS
A Specialist trader works at his post on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., April 3, 2025.

‘Worse than the worst case scenario’: Wall Street reacts to Trump tariffs, S&P index drops 3.9%

Wall Street executives said that investors were withdrawing their money first and asking questions later.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Gold Recession Looming - Fed Will Freak Out | Craig Hemke

Hemke warned of a looming recession, anticipating the Federal Reserve will be forced to aggressively cut interest rates.

JANUARY 10, 2025ByPR
Gold Recession Looming - Fed Will Freak Out | Craig Hemke

Precious Metals: What’s Their Role As Experts “Flipflop” on Recession?

How a potential U.S. recession and its effect on the stock market may impact precious metals investors.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024ByAUGUSTA PRECIOUS METALS
Gold all time high