Global Economy – GDP Growth Projections The International Monetary Fund projects global economic growth of 2.8% in 2025 and 3.0% in 2026, reflecting a subdued outlook shaped by persistent trade tensions and high policy uncertainty. Image: International Monetary Fund
How FMS Investors Believe the Global Economy Trends Will Be in Next 12 Months 50% of FMS investors expect stagflation in the global economy over the next 12 months, marked by stagnant growth and high inflation, while 34% foresee stagnation, leading to a cautious investment approach. Image: BofA Global Fund Manager Survey
What Is the Most Likely Outcome for the Global Economy in the Next 12 Months? FMS investors are anticipating a “soft landing” as the most likely outcome for the global economy, which implies a gradual and controlled slowdown rather than a sharp or disruptive downturn. Image: BofA Global Fund Manager Survey
Countries by Share of the Global Economy The global economy exceeds $100 trillion for the first time. Image: Visual Capitalist
Global Economy – FMS Economic Expectations Has the global economy growth peaked? Image: BofA Global Fund Manager Survey
Global Economy and Global Real GDP Growth Morgan Stanley expects global growth to improve by 60 bps over 5 quarters. Image: Morgan Stanley Research
Global Economy – OECD Composite Leading Indicator (CLI) The OECD Composite Leading Indicator (CLI) is rising and suggests that a global economic recovery is underway. Image: Macrobond
Global Economy – Annual GDP Growth Forecasts Weak global economic growth is expected to persist in 2020 and 2021. Image: Financial Times
Global Economy – 2020 Global GDP Projection The global economy is expected to grow by just 2.9% in 2020. Image: Bloomberg
City Economic Surprise Index – U.S. Economy vs. Global Economy Nice chart showing that the U.S. relative economic outperformance. Image: Quill Intelligence, LLC
Global Economy Is Late Cycle This chart shows that a record number of fund managers think the global economy is late cycle. Image: Bank of America Merrill Lynch