Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Mar 19)

Published Wed, Mar 19, 2025 · 06:30 PM
    • Geopolitical tensions, including from higher tariffs, remain the most-cited downside risk to the domestic outlook, flagged by all respondents.
    • Geopolitical tensions, including from higher tariffs, remain the most-cited downside risk to the domestic outlook, flagged by all respondents. PHOTO: BT FILE

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