Ben May

Ben May

economist United States

Ben May is the director of macroeconomic research at Oxford Economics, where he analyzes global economic trends and forecasts. He was recently in the news for his insights on the potential impact of President Donald Trump's tariffs, predicting that while the global economy might avoid a recession this year, it could experience the weakest growth rate since the financial crisis, excluding the pandemic period.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
180,420
Power
2,176$
Sentiment
4.29
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 2 5.00 0.07% +0% 67,886,011 47,606 $2,700,000 1,893$
Bangladesh 1 4.00 0.08% +0% 164,689,383 132,814 $350,000 282$
Totals 3 232,575,394 180,420 $3,050,000 2,175$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Ben May is the Director of global macro forecasting at Oxford Economics who commented on the potential damage of US tariffs to the global economy. 5

BBC: Trump's global tariffs 'victory' may come at a high price

Australia Australia: Ben May is the publican from whom Artemus Group purchased the Manly Wharf Bar. 6

The Sydney Morning Herald: Sake and El Camino Cantina at Manly wharf to close

Taiwan Taiwan: Oxford Economics global macro research director Ben May commented on the adverse effects of Middle East tensions on the global economy. 5

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: Growth forecasts fall after US strikes

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Ben May, director of global macro research at Oxford Economics, said the US is likely to be spared the dramatic drop in spending. 6

BBC: Christmas orders back on track after tariff truce

United States United States: Ben May wrote that the global economy will probably avoid a recession this year, but growth could fall below 2%. 6

CNN: Donald Trump’s tariffs could push the world into recession