J.P. Vicente

Torsten Sløk, Apollo's Chief Economist, shares his insights into the 2025 Economic Outlook, focusing on a projected 2.3% GDP growth and a low unemployment rate of 4.3%. The discussion highlights the resilience of the U.S. economy and the role of AI in driving productivity. Geopolitical tensions and their impact on economic stability are explored, with a cautious optimism due to recent de-escalations. Sløk also addresses the effects of rising government deficits on interest rates and the changing dynamics of consumer spending.