Despite many predictions from forecasters, including our own analysts, the US economy has so far staved off a widely anticipated recession.
However, after 16 months of rate hikes, the Fed’s 2% inflation target may now be harder to achieve without a downturn. Inflation is persistent and sluggish in services, which are less reliant on imports and less sensitive to rate rises, unlike core goods. Coupled with a tighter labour market, will the situation catch up with the economy?
In episode 55 of The Flip Side, Global Head of Research Jeff Meli and Chief US Economist Marc Giannoni discuss the warning signs for a potential US recession and whether it can be avoided or if a new cycle is already taking shape.
Authorised clients can access our latest research on the topic by reading our Q3 2023 Global Outlook on Barclays Live.
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