Notes on the Economy – 1Q 2021 Summary
While the U.S. economy slowed considerably in the fourth quarter of 2020, there is reason for optimism as vaccines bring the promise of freedom.
While the U.S. economy slowed considerably in the fourth quarter of 2020, there is reason for optimism as vaccines bring the promise of freedom.
Real GDP around the world saw record-breaking advances in the third quarter, but the course of the economy remains at the mercy of COVID-19.
Not yet a sure thing, but data from many countries indicate that the worst of the global downturn is probably in the past.
China’s foreign investments increase, leading to their expanded influence and relationships around the world.
The global economy has been put under lock and key as health authorities around the world use forced inactivity to slow the progression of the COVID-19 pandemic.
China’s Belt and Road Initiative has not been the win-win deal President Xi promised. There are growing concerns that BRI projects are increasing China’s dominance over the developing world.
China’s supersized appetite for energy continues to grow as it looks for more and more energy sources to transition from a middle-income to an upper-income economy.
The global economy now faces another risk—potential loss of production due to the COVID-19 outbreak that originated in Wuhan, China.
A look at probable economic scenarios and asset class expected return projections.
The world’s reliance on China is deepening, but complex economic challenges loom for the nation. It’s a Gordian knot that could affect us all.