Agencies such as Fitch Ratings have trimmed their forecasts for global economic growth in 2025 and 2026 following the White House’s April announcement of “reciprocal tariffs” levied against its trading partners. With the U.S. Effective Tariff Rate at its highest level in nearly a century, analysts expect global GDP growth to slow decisively. The post World Economy to Slow Sharply in Wake of US Tariff Shock appeared first on International Banker.| International Banker
Thailand’s promising financial outlook experienced a setback midway through 2025, with its export-led economy suffering from US tariffs and its banking sector struggling under high debt levels. Fitch Ratings and Moody’s responded by issuing downgrades to the nation’s sovereign rating, as well as to the ratings of some of its largest banks. The post A Slowing Thai Economy Is Set to Dim the Outlook for the Domestic Banking Sector appeared first on International Banker.| International Banker
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