One important refinement is the expectation
of slower global growth going forward than we've experienced historically.
Furthermore,
with slower global growth for years ahead, virtually every country will promote exports to spur domestic activity.
This trend was also accompanied by
slower global growth in petroleum use and faster growth in renewables, with wind and solar capacities achieving record increases in 2014.
And with both valuations and concerns
about slowing global growth running high, we could easily be in for more of the same, if not worse.
SA: Despite predictions of a dip in equities
amid slow global growth in 2010, stocks were clearly the better choice than bonds in 2010, especially in Q4 where bonds sold off almost across the board whereas stock returns remained robust.
Despite slowing global growth, there are attractive potential opportunities outside the U.S.. For example, Japanese stocks continue to offer relative attractive valuations, especially in comparison to other developed markets.
BOB PISANI, NIGHTLY BUSINESS REPORT CORRESPONDENT: The markets are facing a trifecta of issues, higher earnings that could already be priced into the
market slower global growth and finally higher rates.
At a Jan. 21 budget presentation, de Blasio said the city needs to boost its savings because of the risks facing the the economy, such
as slower global growth, a strong U.S. dollar and stock market declines.
With bond payouts still near historic lows and
slow global growth muting capital gains, there's only one way for Canadians to get a decent total return: by buying dividend - paying stocks.
Increased production and reduced demand due to
slowing global growth led to the decline which saw oil prices fall from $ 110 per barrel to a 13 - year low $ 27 per barrel in early 2016, with recovery to just $ 43 / bbl in July.
Decreased coal use in China was largely responsible, coupled
with slower global growth in petroleum and faster growth in renewables.
Song Seng Wun, economist at CIMB Private Banking, discusses the Malaysian government's tough task: balancing its budget
amid slowing global growth.
Despite slowing global growth, there are attractive potential opportunities outside the U.S.. For example, Japanese stocks continue to offer relative attractive valuations, especially in comparison to other developed markets.
Emerging market (EM) stocks and currencies have posted volatile and disappointing performance this year amid concerns
about slowing global growth and lower commodity prices.
Stocks are facing a trifecta of bad news: peak earnings,
slowing global growth and a pickup in inflation.
They have added two other problems for stocks: higher rates and
slower global growth.
Coupled with other bumps on the road (think the eurozone crisis and
slow global growth) the overall effect, he added, «has been economic growth around 2 percent, and only a very gradual improvement in labor markets.»
After all, the catalysts for the volatility we saw in January and February are still here: excess supply putting pressure on oil prices, disappointing earnings, and
slowing global growth.
Market expectations of
slower global growth, a dovish Federal Reserve (Fed) and weakness in the U.S. dollar have been some of the major drivers behind the current rally.
Stocks sold off aggressively for most of the week on concerns about plunging oil, falling U.S. earnings estimates, China and
slowing global growth.
So this is not the same as the OPEC shocks of the mid and late 1970s, when large supply disruptions pushed prices higher and
slowed global growth.
These questions come as EM stocks have had a rollercoaster year, with valuations beaten up by concerns about China's economy,
slowing global growth and lower commodity prices, just to name a few of the headwinds facing developing markets.
The slow global growth, and the weak demand are also long - term challenges for the commodity and we don't expect a major move above the prior highs at $ 54.
Recently, the Bank of International Settlements (BIS), the principal bank to the world's central banks, hinted at the need for microeconomic reform when it warned that central banks were «overburdened» and called for policies other than monetary stimulus and low interest rates to tackle the issue of
slow global growth.
Slower global growth has also been associated with a severe drop in inflation expectations.
In an era of
slower global growth and increased volatility, it is critical that Canada do everything possible to create new economic opportunities and improve long - term prosperity.
After all, the catalysts for the volatility we saw in January and February are still here: excess supply putting pressure on oil prices, disappointing earnings, and
slowing global growth.
Stocks sold off aggressively for most of the week on concerns about plunging oil, falling U.S. earnings estimates, China and
slowing global growth.
These questions come as EM stocks have had a rollercoaster year, with valuations beaten up by concerns about China's economy,
slowing global growth and lower commodity prices, just to name a few of the headwinds facing developing markets.
When P / E ratios are high, the market may also be more vulnerable to bad news, such as reports of
slowing global growth, which have been been spooking investors lately.
Slower global growth has also been associated with a severe drop in inflation expectations.
That could prove to be a bit optimistic with
slowing global growth and uncertainty in Europe, but I think the 8 % the company has delivered over the last decade is a very reasonable baseline to work with when looking out over the long haul.
Volatility has been a key feature in the equity markets around the world this year, along with
slowing global growth.