U.S. Faces Record $126 Billion in Natural Disaster Costs in First Half of 2025
Originally Published 5 months ago — by TipRanks
The first half of 2025 saw a record $126 billion in U.S. economic losses due to natural disasters like wildfires, tornadoes, and floods, driven by increasingly extreme weather linked to climate change, with global losses reaching $162 billion. The year has also seen significant disasters worldwide, including droughts, windstorms, and earthquakes. Despite these losses, Aon stock is rated a moderate buy with a potential 16% upside.