Insight
Global recession imminent
*Please note that this report only includes an Excel data file if this is indicated in "What's included" below
Report summary
Given the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, we are preparing to downgrade our economic outlook to a global recession for 2020. Worldwide lockdowns to control the spread of the virus risk triggering an economic meltdown. The question is, will this recession surpass 2008/09, and how quickly can the economy recover? In this Insight, we assess key signposts which will guide our downgrade of the global economy.
Table of contents
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Executive summary
- From lockdown to economic meltdown
- Markets signal severe recession
- China in freefall
- Whatever it takes (again)
- Lasting damage and a short, sharp recession
Tables and charts
This report includes the following images and tables:
- S&P500
- FTSE100
- Nikkei225
- DAX30
- US government bond 10-year
- Gold bullion
- China fixed asset investment
- China industrial production
- Post-crisis growth surge
- GDP level remains below pre-crisis trend
What's included
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