Episode Details

The global economy is slowing — but is it a recession, stagflation, or just a soft patch? In this episode of C-Suite Perspectives, Steve Odland speaks with Erik Lundh, Senior Global Economist at The Conference Board, about the latest forecast for the US and world economies.

They break down:

• Why US growth in 2025 will feel sluggish

• The role of tariffs, inflation, and labor markets

• Outlooks for Europe, China, India, and beyond

• The Fed's next moves on interest rates

• How "gray swans" and AI could reshape the decade ahead

This episode was recorded on September 16, 2025.

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