Economic Update As We Await Progress On Tariff Negotiations

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At the beginning of 2025, the U.S. economy was in good shape. The labor market looked solid, and inflation was moderating. However, the U.S. tariff shock in April created a significantly higher chance of recession this year. The U.S. stock market has seen a recovery in recent weeks, but that is the market looking forward and setting the expectations that delayed tariff levels will not become effective. We have also had the first announced, agreed-upon framework for a trade deal with the U.K. this week. In this video, Ross Bramwell will give an update on the key economic indicators that we are watching as we have hopefully moved past peak uncertainty regarding tariffs, to now working through negotiations.

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Watch here: https://youtu.be/r2pWfRiatq4?si=iivlfurtxHt9L99x

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Ross Bramwell, CFA

Principal

Ross joined Homrich Berg in 2013. He has 20 years of experience across the accounting, financial services, and investment industries. Currently, he serves as a member of the Homrich Berg Investment Committee and manages the firm’s real estate platform. Ross leads the due diligence efforts within real estate which covers commercial real estate, such as multifamily, office, industrial, retail, among others, as well as residential. He also takes the lead on client communications and presentations that focus on the economy and markets. He often participates in client meetings to discuss investment allocations, the markets, and private alternatives.