Let’s take another example. In December 2007, economists in the Wall Street Journal forecasting panel predicted only a 38 per cent likelihood of a recession over the next year. We know what transpired, but this was especially remarkable because the data would later reveal that the economy was already in recession at the time of the forecast!
Global Markets | Asian stocks track US rally on Iran peace push
Asian markets opened higher, mirroring Wall Street’s positive trend. Hopes for further United States-Iran talks have boosted investor confidence. This optimism is also contributing to
April 15, 2026