Global trade threats came in second. “After two years of solid expansion, the world economy is growing more slowly than expected and risks are rising,” said Christine Lagarde, managing director of the IMF. “Does that mean a global recession is around the corner? Trump was supposed to speak in Davos this year but his entire delegation is staying home because of the shutdown. He warned that “everybody will be a bit more careful” until the shutdown and trade disputes are resolved.

Source: Washington Post January 21, 2019 13:14 UTC