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.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 2 | 6.50 | 0.13% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 11,189 | $700,000 | 905$ |
| Canada | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 16,676 | $1,700,000 | 746$ |
| Totals | 3 | 46,659,860 | 27,865 | $2,400,000 | 1,651$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Switzerland:
Torsten Slok, chief economist of Apollo, stated that the risk of recession is now eliminated.
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Canada:
According 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.
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United States:
Apollo Global chief economist Torsten Slok described the deterioration in consumer confidence as alarming.
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Ireland:
Torsten Slok highlights the high levels of uncertainty among US small businesses.
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Canada:
Torsten Slok, chief economist at Apollo Global Management, noted that investors are getting very worried about downside risks.
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Romania:
Torsten Slok from Apollo Global warned about the potential economic risks and impacts on markets.
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Colombia:
Torsten Slok warned that the logic behind Trump's proposal does not consider a key factor: as prices rise, demand decreases.
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United States:
Torsten 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.
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