Ben May
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.
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Ben May of Oxford Economics commented on the surge in US capital spending to develop AI capability.
The IMF boss is right to say ‘buckle up’ – the global economy is facing multiple menaces | Heather Stewart
United Kingdom· 2025-10-13
Ben May, a forecaster at Oxford Economics, said his tariffs will hurt US families because they are obviously raising prices.
Trump is losing his foolish trade war. This will cost ordinary Americans greatly | Steven GreenhouseUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-11
Ben May stated that the U.S. tariff policy could cause significant damage to the global economy.
ট্রাম্প শুল্কের ১২১ দিন: শুল্কের অর্থ কে দেয়, কোথায় যায়, এর প্রভাব কী
Bangladesh· 2025-08-01
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.
Trump's global tariffs 'victory' may come at a high priceUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-01
Ben May discussed the potential fading of economic resilience due to tariffs.
Enduring confusion is the only certainty amid Trump’s latest tariff threats | Trump tariffsUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-11
Ben May is the publican from whom Artemus Group purchased the Manly Wharf Bar.
Sake and El Camino Cantina at Manly wharf to close
Australia· 2025-06-23
Oxford Economics global macro research director Ben May commented on the adverse effects of Middle East tensions on the global economy.
Growth forecasts fall after US strikes
Taiwan· 2025-06-22
Ben May is the publican from whom Artemus purchased Manly Wharf Bar.
Felons Seafood restaurant to open at Manly WharfAustralia· 2025-06-05
Ben May, director of global macro research at Oxford Economics, said the US is likely to be spared the dramatic drop in spending.
Christmas orders back on track after tariff truceUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-13
Ben May wrote that the global economy will probably avoid a recession this year, but growth could fall below 2%.
Donald Trump’s tariffs could push the world into recession
United States· 2025-04-05
