Die wirtschaftliche Entwicklung im Ausland: Abschwung der Weltwirtschaft hält an
The downturn of the global economy has continued. Economic growth has been subdued in the second quarter in the USA, Japan, the Euro Area, and Great Britain. Furthermore, emerging markets are experiencing a decreasing growth momentum. The economic dynamics, however, differ across sectors. While services sectors are still expanding quite robustly, the weakness of economic growth can be attributed to the manufacturing industry. Economic policy is likely to have contributed to this slowdown. The trade conflict between the USA and China has intensified in recent months, despite temporary signs of a de-escalation. The US has either already increased customs duties on many goods from China or pledged to do so in the future. China has answered by imposing own customs duties on various American products. The escalation of the trade conflicts worldwide is likely to have a significant impact on the global economy over the course of the forecast period. Moreover, future relations between the EU and Great Britain, given Britain's prospective withdrawal from the EU, are a significant source of uncertainty. Thus, economic policy increases uncertainty for businesses which has likely contributed to the current weakness in investment activity - accompanied by the slowdown in world trade and the manufacturing industry. For the forecast horizon, we expect current economic dynamics to remain broadly unchanged. In view of the bleak economic outlook, economic policy, particularly monetary policy, should attempt to stimulate the economy. The Fed has already lowered its key interest rate in July. However, the global economic expansion is likely to further weaken in coming year. We expect the global economy to grow by 2.8 percent this year and by 2.6 percent in 2020. In 2021 global production is expected to increase by 2.8 percent. The inflationary pressure is likely to remain moderate due to the weak economic expansion.
Blagov, B., D. Grozea-Helmenstein, P. Jäger, M. Micheli, S. Rujin and K. Weyerstraß (2019), Die wirtschaftliche Entwicklung im Ausland: Abschwung der Weltwirtschaft hält an. RWI Konjunkturberichte, 70, 3, 5-23