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 'Dr. Doom' Nouriel Roubini is actually upbeat about the economy
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Economist Nouriel Roubini, known as 'Dr. Doom,' expressed optimism about the economy during an interview on Bloomberg TV. He dismissed fears of a downturn and stated that markets often misjudge the economy and the actions of the Federal Reserve. Roubini rose to prominence for accurately predicting the Great Financial Crisis and has since warned of various catastrophes. While some data indicates a slowdown, Roubini believes there are elements of strength in the economy. Other experts have also highlighted signs of economic strength. Roubini's views contrast with the consensus on Wall Street last year, which predicted a recession after aggressive rate hikes by the Federal Reserve.



https://fortune.com/2024/08/11/dr-doom-nouriel-roubini-upbeat-us-economy-outlook-recession-hard-landing/