Ryan Sweet

Ryan Sweet

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Ryan Sweet is the Chief Economist for Oxford Economics, where he analyzes economic trends and provides insights into the impact of fiscal policies and trade tariffs on the U.S. economy. He is often cited in discussions regarding inflation, consumer spending, and the overall economic outlook, especially in light of significant policy changes such as trade tariffs. Recently, Sweet commented on the potential political repercussions of proposed tariffs by the Trump administration, emphasizing concerns over their effects on consumer prices and economic growth.

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Ryan Sweet, the chief global economist at the consultancy Oxford Economics, said: 'The difficulty of quantifying the economic cost is that the economic timeline doesn’t equal the military timeline.'

Trump hails Iran deal but conflict continues to cast long shadow over global economy | Global economy
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-21
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Ryan Sweet, chief US economist at Oxford Economics, discusses the challenges of a jobless expansion.

An unusual trend in the economy is worrying the Fed
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-11-23
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Ryan Sweet stated that the Fed is in a difficult position with inflation above target.

El dato que llevó al jefe de la Fed a abrir la puerta a un recorte de tasas en septiembre y por qué
El Observador·UruguayUruguay· 2025-08-24
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Ryan Sweet is the chief US economist at Oxford Economics who commented on the tough position of the Fed as inflation remains above target.

Jerome Powell's Jackson Hole speech: US Fed chairman signals rate cut soon but cautions on lasting effects of Trump’s higher tariffs - top takeaways
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-08-22
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Ryan Sweet, chief US economist at Oxford Economics, said the decision to fire the commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) was concerning.

Trump fires BLS head as tariffs cause stock market drop
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-01
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Oxford Economics chief US economist Ryan Sweet commented on the impact of tariffs on inflation.

US Fed poised to defy Trump on interest rate cuts
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-07-27
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Ryan Sweet is the chief economist at Oxford Economics who discussed the importance of Fed independence.

Fed debería mantener las tasas pese a presión de Trump, según analistas
La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2025-07-27
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Ryan Sweet is the chief economist for the United States at Oxford Economics.

Los aranceles de Trump ya se empiezan a sentir en el bolsillo: la inflación escala al 2,7% en junio en Estados Unidos | Economía
El País·SpainSpain· 2025-07-15
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Ryan Sweet, chief US economist for Oxford Economics, discussed the dissenting views of Fed governors.

Trump takes on the Fed – but he has little power over central bank, economists say | Federal Reserve
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-07
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Ryan Sweet, chief US economist at Oxford Economics, noted that there’s a lag between changes in tariffs and when they show up in prices.

This could be the summer of economic hell
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-06-30
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Ryan Sweet, chief US economist at Oxford Economics, discussed the implications of GDP revisions for the Federal Reserve.

The US economy shrank much faster in the first quarter than previously reported
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-06-26
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Ryan Sweet said: 'The Federal Reserve’s crystal ball is still clouded and feeds into its bias toward being reactionary, rather than preemptive.'

Federal Reserve holds interest rates, defying Trump’s demand to lower them | US interest rates
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-18
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Ryan Sweet is an economist from Oxford Economics who discussed the Federal Reserve's cautious approach to interest rates.

Banco central dos EUA deverá manter taxas de juro ignorando Trump
Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal·Cabo VerdeCabo Verde· 2025-06-17
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Ryan Sweet of Oxford Economics commented on the Fed's likely reaction to inflation.

US inflation ticks higher but tariff impact remains muted
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-11
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Ryan Sweet, chief US economist at Oxford Economics, said the downgrade increases the odds that Trump’s package will carry fewer tax cuts than what’s currently being proposed.

Trump’s tax cut faces a new snag: America’s debt crisis is back in the spotlight
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-05-20
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Ryan Sweet is the Chief Economist for the US at Oxford Economics who commented on trade tensions.

CHINA CORTEJA A LOS ALIADOS DE EU
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2025-05-18
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Ryan Sweet is the chief US economist at Oxford Economics who discussed the implications of price drops in sports.

Inflation news: Prices are falling, but it might be for bad reasons
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-05-14
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Ryan Sweet cautioned that the trade war would have lingering impacts.

Trump calls it a truce – the RBA might call it time for a rate cut
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-05-13
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Ryan Sweet expressed skepticism about the trade agreement's effectiveness.

Trump y los aranceles: el arte de la marcha atrás | Internacional
El País·SpainSpain· 2025-05-13
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Ryan Sweet, chief economist in the United States at Oxford Economics, commented on the potential economic costs of a persistent stock market decline.

Cómo el caos del mercado podría infligir sus propios daños económicos
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2025-04-09
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Ryan Sweet, chief economist for the U.S. at Oxford Economics, commented on the potential impacts of the tariffs.

Người Mỹ phản ứng trái chiều với thuế đối ứng của ông Trump
VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001·VietnamVietnam· 2025-04-03
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Ryan Sweet indicated that the announced tariffs would significantly increase the effective tariff rate of the United States.

El órdago de Trump eleva los aranceles de EE UU a su máximo desde la Gran Depresión | Internacional
El País·SpainSpain· 2025-04-03
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Ryan Sweet of Oxford Economics said to 'expect the unexpected', anticipating that Trump would 'take aim at some of the largest offenders.'

Trump says will be ‘kind’ with tariffs as deadline looms - World
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-01
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Ryan Sweet is the chief U.S. economist at Oxford Economics.

U.S. economy grew 2.4% in fourth quarter after upgrade from earlier estimate
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-03-27
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Ryan Sweet, chief U.S. economist at Oxford Economics, has warned that household net wealth matters more for the consumer spending outlook than ever before.

Houston, we may have an asset problem, not a debt problem
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-03-19
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Ryan Sweet is an economist who commented on the anxiety consumers feel regarding price increases.

Người Mỹ mệt mỏi với hệ quả từ loạt đòn thuế của ông Trump
VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001·VietnamVietnam· 2025-03-06
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Ryan Sweet, chief US economist at Oxford Economics, said the latest report could put pressure on Trump to reconsider those plans.

US inflation unexpectedly increases
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-13
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Ryan Sweet, Chief Economist at Oxford Economics, commented on the potential political implications of tariffs on consumer prices.

Perang Dagang Berkobar, Trump Siapkan Tarif Impor Balasan
Kompas·IndonesiaIndonesia· 2025-02-13
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