Torsten Slok
Torsten Slok is the chief economist at Apollo Global Management, where he analyzes economic trends and their implications for financial markets. He is recognized for his expertise in macroeconomic analysis and has contributed insights into various economic policies, including tax reforms and trade tariffs. In a recent news article, Slok highlighted the challenges of Donald Trump's proposal to replace income tax revenue with tariffs, emphasizing that such a shift would require unsustainable increases in import prices.
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Torsten Slok is the chief economist at Apollo who commented on the unusual pattern of rising long-term interest rates.
Analysis: With Fed rate cuts behind us, AI and bonds are now on Wall Street’s mind
United States· 2025-12-11
Torsten Slok was warning that the current AI bubble is bigger than the 1990s tech bubble.
Nvidia and the perils of predicting stock bubbles – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-11-03Torsten Slok estimated a 90% chance of a recession caused by tariffs in the US.
The Economist: Por que as tarifas de Donald Trump não estão conseguindo quebrar o comércio global
Liechtenstein· 2025-10-11
Apollo Global chief economist Torsten Slok conducted an analysis showing negative job growth in tariff-impacted sectors.
Tariff-exposed industries are losing jobsUnited States· 2025-09-09
Torsten Slok argued today’s AI boom is frothier than the dotcom bubble.
US tech bubble talk is overblown – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-25
Torsten Slok recognizes that Trump's approach could increase federal revenues while reducing commercial uncertainty.
México, atrapado en el muro arancelario de EU
Mexico· 2025-07-08
Torsten Slok estimated that undocumented workers represent a significant portion of agricultural jobs in the U.S.
Redadas ahuyentan a los obreros y desconciertan a las compañías
Dominican Republic· 2025-06-21
Torsten Slok noted that foreign investors are demanding higher yields before buying US assets.
Trump’s tax bill plan adds to federal debt, prompts investor backlash
New Zealand· 2025-05-23
Torsten Slok is the chief economist at Apollo Global Management and commented on the consequences of the trade war.
Bare shelves are just weeks away as trade war disrupts flow of goods
Canada· 2025-05-03
Torsten Slok stated that the main effects on the US economy from the trade closure with China will become apparent in the summer of 2025.
Economia dos EUA está prestes a enfrentar uma profunda transformaçãoLiechtenstein· 2025-05-01
Torsten Slok, chief economist at investment firm Apollo Global Management, stated there is a 90% chance of a 'voluntary trade reset recession.'
Americans fear an imminent recession. That may be enough to put us in oneUnited States· 2025-05-01
Slok is the chief economist at Apollo Global Management who provided insights on the trade situation.
Dazi, dai quaderni per la scuola ai regali di Natale: allerta scaffali vuoti negli Usa senza un accordo con la Cina
Italy· 2025-04-29
Torsten Slok, chief economist at investment firm Apollo Global Management, predicts a 90% chance of a 'voluntary trade reset recession.'
Americans fear an imminent recession. That may be enough to put us in oneUnited States· 2025-04-29Torsten Slok is a chief economist who warned about shortages similar to those during the COVID-19 pandemic.
احتمال کمبود کالا در آمریکا بهخاطر تعرفههای ترامپ
Iran· 2025-04-29
Torsten Slok, chief economist at Apollo Global Management, in a note to investors.
Trump says he’ll eliminate income taxes. There’s a problem with thatUnited States· 2025-04-28
Torsten Slok is the chief economist of Apollo and provided insights on the complexity of trade negotiations.
The Pulse: Biotech-Aktien werden unterschätzt
Switzerland· 2025-04-23
Torsten Slok, chief economist of Apollo, stated that the risk of recession is now eliminated.
Trumps Zollpause von neunzig Tagen lässt Aktienindizes hochschnellenSwitzerland· 2025-04-09According to numbers compiled by Apollo Chief Economist Torsten Slok, some 60% of all foreign holdings of U.S. assets are now in equities compared to just 15% in Treasuries.
Has a high-water mark for the scary U.S. investment deficit been reached?Canada· 2025-03-27Apollo Global chief economist Torsten Slok described the deterioration in consumer confidence as alarming.
Trump’s tariff problem: He might need a third or fourth term to reindustrialize AmericaUnited States· 2025-03-18
Torsten Slok highlights the high levels of uncertainty among US small businesses.
investors lose faith in the ‘Trump put’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-17
Torsten Slok, chief economist at Apollo Global Management, noted that investors are getting very worried about downside risks.
U.S. jobs data calms market fears, but concerns over trade policy, spending cuts remainCanada· 2025-03-07
Torsten Slok from Apollo Global warned about the potential economic risks and impacts on markets.
Tăierile guvernamentale și războaiele comerciale ale lui Trump. Economiștii încep să se îngrijoreze de o recesiune serioasă
Romania· 2025-02-27
Torsten Slok warned that the logic behind Trump's proposal does not consider a key factor: as prices rise, demand decreases.
el polémico plan de Trump y sus riesgos
Colombia· 2025-02-21Torsten Slok, chief economist at Apollo Global Management, notes that replacing all that tax revenue is not as simple as doubling the price of everything that comes into America.
Trump wants to ‘abolish’ the IRS and replace it with tariffs. Can it work?United States· 2025-02-20