Paul Ashworth

In this engaging discussion, Paul Ashworth, Chief North America Economist at Capital Economics and the 2010 Wall Street Journal Forecaster of the Year, delves into the complexities of the current economic landscape. He examines the impact of political shifts on forecasting accuracy, emphasizing the unpredictability stemming from recent tariffs and trade policies. The conversation also explores consumer sentiment trends and inflation risks, alongside the broader implications of AI and demographic changes on productivity and economic growth.