And forecasts for 2019 and for 2018 reported in Forbes and CNBC (google it).

I say that only to say, yes there's a prediction. But there's almost always a report in a major economic/market outlet during any expansion that a recession is looming. If you predict one every year, you will finally be correct.

It may very well occur in late 2019 or in 2020. Goodness knows we are "due" one and China definitely shows signs (which it has several times during the US expansion). But there are no signs (yet) of the world slipping into a global recession.

One must always be vigilant, just like with hurricanes. Be prepared, but don't change your plans until it's real.