President Donald Trump has heightened fears of a recession with his recent statements about the U.S. economy. Approval for reciprocal tariffs is expected on April 2, a measure that will impact countries that impose tariffs on products exported by the United States, including Mexico and Canada.
The capital markets have reacted nervously to this scenario, reflecting a negative day worldwide, with the exception of the Japanese Nikkei index. In the United States, the Dow Jones, Nasdaq 100, and S&P 500 have recorded significant losses in the futures market.
In an interview, Trump mentioned that he cannot predict whether or not there will be a recession but emphasized the importance of recovering wealth for the United States, which takes time. When asked if the tariffs could generate inflation, Trump referred to the decline in interest rates. His comments have fueled fears of a recession in the financial markets.
In Europe, stock indices show losses, mainly due to concerns about a possible trade war. In Asia, Hong Kong's Hang Seng and Shanghai's CSI 300 have also experienced declines. In Mexico, the S&P/BMV IPC and FTSE BIVA indices of the Mexican Stock Exchange have recorded drops.
Despite debates over the past two years about the possibility of a recession due to industry weakness, employment and consumption have remained stable. However, Trump's economic and administrative measures have increased the likelihood of a recession in the United States, according to economists and Wall Street strategists.
