Watch: Why Inflation-Led Recession Fears In The States Are Overdone

Equity investors appear to be spooked by concerns that the US could be facing a recession. Despite rising inflation and Fed rate hikes, ING's Chief International Economist, James Knightley, is far more upbeat.

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Equity investors appear to be spooked by concerns that the US could be facing a recession. Despite rising inflation and Fed rate hikes, ING's Chief International Economist, James Knightley, is far more upbeat.

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Why inflation-led recession worries in the States are overdone

The US Federal Reserve is actively slamming on the breaks as inflation hits 8% and unemployment falls below 4%. Might recession be looming in America? After all, the economy contracted in the first quarter. We don't think so. In fact, data shows that growth is rebounding strongly. ING's James Knightley in New York is looking for an annualised rate of 3%-plus this quarter.

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