Economic Earthquake: Billionaire Bill Ackman Warns Of A Looming ‘Economic Nuclear Winter’ In The US

by News Editor

April 7, 2025

Are the US Markets Facing an ‘Economic Nuclear Winter’?

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman has cast a shadow over the US economic outlook, warning of a potential ‘economic nuclear winter’. This grim prediction arises from the recent sweeping tariffs imposed by the US administration.

Key Insights

Ackman criticized the decision to levy massive tariffs on global trade partners, arguing it undermines the US’s reliability as a trading partner. He initially supported the administration’s leadership.
The tariffs, effective immediately, impose a 10% base rate on imports across over 180 countries, with China enduring a hefty 54% rate.
This week, American stocks plummeted by 9.08%, inciting fears of a global economic slowdown.
Institutions like J.P. Morgan have revised recession forecasts, indicating a 60% likelihood by year-end.

Ackman’s Cautionary Advice

Ackman emphasized, “Business is built on trust. As global leaders’ trust wanes, the repercussions for the US will be severe, especially affecting low-income households already under significant economic pressure.”

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Next Steps and Future Watch

Looking ahead, Ackman urges for mediation, suggesting a ‘timeout’ on tariffs to renegotiate fairer customs agreements.

For an in-depth look at global market changes, explore our piece on Cyprus On Alert As Global Trade Tensions Rise.

Moreover, discussions around AI’s economic influence might hold keys to future economic landscapes. Read about AI’s Economic Potential: $4.8 Trillion And A Growing Divide.

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Cyprus’ Strong Youth Employment Rate Still Does Not Guarantee Early Independence

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

September 16, 2026

Young people in Cyprus have a relatively high employment rate, but they leave the parental home later than the EU average, according to Eurostat data.

Cypriots left home at an average age of 27 in 2025, compared with 26.3 years across the EU. At the same time, 72.3% of people aged 20 to 29 in Cyprus were employed, well above the EU average of 65.5%.

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Strong Employment Does Not Mean Early Independence

Only nine countries recorded higher youth employment rates than Cyprus. Iceland led at 85.3%, followed by the Netherlands at 84%, Malta at 82.1%, Switzerland at 78.3% and Germany at 77%.

Norway recorded 76.5%, Ireland 76.1%, Denmark 74.8% and Austria 74.6%. Eurostat said countries where young people leave home earlier generally tend to have higher youth employment rates.

Southern Europe Sees Later Moves

Finland had the lowest average age for leaving the parental home at 21.4 years, followed by Denmark at 21.8 and Estonia and Lithuania at 22.7. Croatia recorded the highest average at 31.5 years, followed by Greece and Slovakia at 30.9. Spain and Italy both stood at 30.2 years.

Across the EU, the average has remained close to 26 since 2002, rising only slightly from 26.2 years in 2024 to 26.3 years in 2025.

Cyprus Labour Market Is Cooling

The figures come as Cyprus’ labor market shows some signs of easing, although demand for workers remains relatively strong by European standards.

Separate Eurostat data showed Cyprus had the EU’s largest annual decline in its job vacancy rate in the second quarter of 2026. The rate fell to 2.6% from 3.3% a year earlier, but remained above the EU average of 2.0% and the euro area average of 2.1%.

Cost Of Living Remains A Factor

Housing and other living costs can also affect how quickly young workers establish independent households. Eurostat reported that Cyprus’ household consumption price level was 89.2% of the EU average in 2025.

A relatively lower overall price level does not eliminate affordability pressures for people on modest incomes. For younger workers, the issue can be whether wages are sufficient to cover rent, utilities, food and other basic expenses.

Cyprus therefore combines relatively high youth employment with a later transition to independent living, suggesting that access to work and the ability to afford a separate household do not always move together.

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