The outlooks for the US and global economies have significantly worsened in the wake of President Donald Trump's tariffs and the uncertainty they have created, the International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday.View on euronews
Shares of Kimberly-Clark fell Tuesday after the consumer goods company lowered full-year projections amid uncertainty around the Trump administration's tariffs.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday cut its 2025 growth outlook for emerging economies including Mexico and China, warning that tighter funding conditions and a scarcity of development cash could inflict pain on developing nations. Waves of tariffs announced by the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump and policy uncertainty are expected to stymie global growth just as the world economy emerged from major shocks such as the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. In its World Economic Outlook, the IMF lowered its economic growth forecasts for emerging market and developing economies for this year and for 2026 to 3.7% and 3.9%, respectively, shaving off about half a percentage point on its previous estimates issued in January.
Wall Street is overwhelmingly bullish on the stocks in this article, with price targets suggesting significant upside potential. However, it’s worth remembering that analysts rarely issue sell ratings, partly because their firms often seek other business from the same companies they cover.
Volatility cuts both ways - while it creates opportunities, it also increases risk, making sharp declines just as likely as big gains. This unpredictability can shake out even the most experienced investors.
Generating cash is essential for any business, but not all cash-rich companies are great investments. Some produce plenty of cash but fail to allocate it effectively, leading to missed opportunities.
Investors looking for hidden gems should keep an eye on small-cap stocks because they’re frequently overlooked by Wall Street. Many opportunities exist in this part of the market, but it is also a high-risk, high-reward environment due to the lack of reliable analyst price targets.
The stocks in this article have caught Wall Street’s attention in a big way, with price targets implying returns above 20%. But investors should take these forecasts with a grain of salt because analysts typically say nice things about companies so their firms can win business in other product lines like M&A advisory.
While strong cash flow is a key indicator of stability, it doesn’t always translate to superior returns. Some cash-heavy businesses struggle with inefficient spending, slowing demand, or weak competitive positioning.
Stability is great, but low-volatility stocks may struggle to deliver market-beating returns over time as they sometimes underperform during bull markets.
