The global economy is set to see a recession this year due to the severe economic shock caused by the coronavirus, or Covid-19, and the risks remain on the downside, S&P Global said Tuesday. "As the coronavirus pandemic escalates and growth heads sharply lower against a backdrop of volatile markets and growing credit stress, we now forecast a global recession this year, with 2020 GDP rising just 1.0 percent -1.5 percent," S&P's global chief economist Paul Gruenwald said.
"The risks remain firmly on the downside."
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April 17, 2026 15:29 ET The ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to raise concerns for policymakers who worry about the impact of the supply shock and high energy prices on the real economy. Producer price data and various survey results on the housing market were the main news from the U.S. this week. In Europe, industrial production data for the euro area gained attention. GDP figures out of China and the policy move by the Singapore central bank were in focus in Asia.