U.S. Election Turmoil Fuels Economic Uncertainty, WSJ Survey Says

Wall Street Journal (03/10/2016)
  • The majority of economists who responded to a WSJ survey believe that the upcoming presidential election has added uncertainty to the markets and economic forecasts.
  • While the economists forecast moderate growth this year and next (2.4%), candidates with an unconventional agenda (i.e. Trump, Sanders) could alter growth. 
  • However, the chances of the next president having a significant impact on the economy in the near term are unlikely.