Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon recently stated in an interview that the risk of a U.S. economic recession could be influenced by a single tweet. According to BlockBeats, Solomon expressed optimism about current recession forecasts, highlighting the significant impact of social media, particularly comments from U.S. President Donald Trump, on market volatility.
Last week, Trump tweeted about Iran's alleged agreement to keep the Strait of Hormuz open indefinitely, a claim not yet confirmed by Iran. This announcement led to a rise in stock markets and a drop in oil prices.
Goldman Sachs spokesperson Tony Fratto noted that anyone who watched the interview could see that Solomon was clearly joking.