Markets, Mystics & Mayhem podcast: Ep27

Published on 15 April 2025

The US’s reciprocal tariffs have been put on ice for 90 days. Several countries are coming to the negotiating table. It’s still incredibly difficult to say with any certainty what will result. But we take a crack at mapping three possible paths that the global economy could take from here. We unpack what each scenario could mean for the state of our economy, including the implications for central banks, interest rates, and broader global economic growth. Plus, we take a closer look at how markets have reacted so far. From a spike in volatility to a run-up in gold and an unorthodox flee from US assets, we dive into all the madness

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Jarrod Kerr

Chief Economist
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Mary Jo Vergara

Senior Economist
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Sabrina Delgado

Economist

Kiss the ring. Trade talks begin

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