Economics
15MAY 2019
Infographic: A snapshot of the world economy in May 2019
In this month's infographic we look at the contagion risk posed by Turkey and Argentina, why UK growth may prove deceptive and global GDP forecasts.
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APRIL
30APR 2019
Economics
Eurozone growth rebounds as temporary headwinds fade
The latest GDP figures show that domestic demand has remained resilient.
26APR 2019
Economics
Robust US growth figures calm recession worries
Weaker inflation suggests interest rates are likely to remain on hold
17APR 2019
Economics
China defies the gloom
Chinese industrial production has been stronger than expected, though we see a risk that this could reverse next month.
MARCH
18MAR 2019
Economics
Infographic: A view of the world economy in March 2019
In this month's infographic, we raise our growth forecasts for 2020 but downgrade them for 2019 as we illustrate the near-term issues dragging on the economy.
13MAR 2019
Economics
Emerging markets forecast update: oil on troubled waters
We have made minor changes to growth expectations in emerging markets, but large downward revisions to inflation amid a more favourable oil price outlook.
11MAR 2019
Economics
Global economic outlook: slowdown, not recession
We have cut our global GDP growth forecast again for 2019 but have revised up our prediction for 2020 amid greater optimism on the longer-term outlook.
FEBRUARY
20FEB 2019
Economics
Are investors too pessimistic on European shares?
Some European markets seem priced for recession but economists still forecast growth for the region in 2019.