Torsten Slok

Torsten Slok

economist Germany

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
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
135,731
Power
8,370$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Ireland 1 5.00 0.08% +0% 5,030,000 3,857 $5,100 4$
United States 1 5.00 0.04% +0% 331,002,651 131,874 $21,000,000 8,367$
Totals 2 336,032,651 135,731 $21,005,100 8,371$
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Recent Mentions

United States United States: Apollo Global chief economist Torsten Slok conducted an analysis showing negative job growth in tariff-impacted sectors. 5

CNN: Tariff-exposed industries are losing jobs

Mexico Mexico: Torsten Slok recognizes that Trump's approach could increase federal revenues while reducing commercial uncertainty. 6

El Universal: México, atrapado en el muro arancelario de EU

Canada Canada: Torsten Slok is the chief economist at Apollo Global Management and commented on the consequences of the trade war. 6

The Globe and Mail: Bare shelves are just weeks away as trade war disrupts flow of goods

Liechtenstein Liechtenstein: 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. 5

O Estado de S. Paulo (Estadão): Economia dos EUA está prestes a enfrentar uma profunda transformação

United States United States: Torsten Slok, chief economist at investment firm Apollo Global Management, stated there is a 90% chance of a 'voluntary trade reset recession.' 5

CNN: Americans fear an imminent recession. That may be enough to put us in one

United States United States: Torsten Slok, chief economist at investment firm Apollo Global Management, predicts a 90% chance of a 'voluntary trade reset recession.' 3

CNN: Americans fear an imminent recession. That may be enough to put us in one