Global Risks

Major changes since September 25, 2008.

Headline risk

The risk has increased of deep recession in the United States, continuing a sharp upward movement in the one-year and five-year stress balance over the past month. The (albeit probably temporary) failure of the Bush administration's financial sector bailout plan delivered another powerful blow to confidence, worsening downside risk. Indeed, market confidence is still sinking, despite an equity market rally, and the likely passage of Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson's rescue plan.

You can see a complete list of Global Stress Points we are monitoring on the guest page of the live service.

You can learn more about the Global Stress Points Matrix™, or request a trial through the service information page.