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
-
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&P500FTSE100Nikkei225
-
DAX30US government bond 10-yearGold bullionChina fixed asset investmentChina industrial productionPost-crisis growth surgeGDP level remains below pre-crisis trend
What's included
This report contains:
Other reports you may be interested in
Country Report
Global aluminium smelter asset cost summary
The Global Aluminium Asset Summary examines the cost environment in the base year as well as historically and forward five years.
$6,750
Country Report
Global copper mine cost summary
Click through to access a wealth of data from Wood Mackenzie's latest analysis of global copper mining sector.
$6,750
Insight
China economic focus June 2026: the slowdown deepens
Falling transport fuel demand reveals a slowdown in China's economy since April, caused by weak domestic demand and high energy prices.
$1,150
