Trade wars and slowing growth could push the equity markets further into correction territory, according to Peter Cardillo, chief market economist at Spartan Capital Securities.
The escalating trade war and the imposition of tariffs by China in response to those by US President Donald Trump have heightened concerns about global economic growth.
Significant declines in global equity indices, including the recent bear market territory entry for the Russell 2000 and the S&P 500's worst two-day plunge since March 2020, indicate the impact of the ongoing trade war.
Cardillo also highlighted the risk of recession, with the severity of the recession depending on how soon the trade war ends, and suggested that continued market pressure may force a change in policy.