Talking point - Are we facing a global economic slowdown?

In a special extended Talking Point, we ask whether the global economy is about to slip into recession, and, if so, what its effects may be. Our respondents reveal surprising differences of opinion..

dobig-gif

Tom Higgins - Chief economist, Payden & Rygel, LA

The world economy has lost considerable momentum in the aftermath of the global credit crisis that struck last summer. We expect world GDP growth to slow to an annual rate of 3.5% this year, down from nearly 5% in 2007. Emerging markets, though not immune to the slowdown in global economic growth, have weathered the storm better than expected.

Many developing countries are bearing the fruits of earlier policy measures designed to reduce inflation

Only users who have a paid subscription or are part of a corporate subscription are able to print or copy content.

To access these options, along with all other subscription benefits, please contact info@risk.net or view our subscription options here: http://subscriptions.risk.net/subscribe

You are currently unable to copy this content. Please contact info@risk.net to find out more.

Sorry, our subscription options are not loading right now

Please try again later. Get in touch with our customer services team if this issue persists.

New to Risk.net? View our subscription options

Register

Want to know what’s included in our free membership? Click here

This address will be used to create your account

You need to sign in to use this feature. If you don’t have a Risk.net account, please register for a trial.

Sign in
You are currently on corporate access.

To use this feature you will need an individual account. If you have one already please sign in.

Sign in.

Alternatively you can request an individual account here