Investment Analysis

In its October 2021 World Economic Outlook Update, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects the global economy to grow by 5.9% this year, amidst accelerated vaccine distribution and new government stimulus efforts in many countries, particularly in advanced economies. The global economy contracted by 3.5% last year.

In its July 2021 World Economic Outlook Update, the International Monetary Fund (IMF)affirmed its 2021 growth forecast for the global economy at 6%, amidst accelerated vaccine distribution and new government stimulus efforts in many countries, particularly in advanced economics. The global economy contracted by 3.5% last year.

House price increases have accelerated to an amazing extent in many countries in Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the U.S. and Canada. The magnitude of this boom is utterly unprecedented. Low interest rates and monetary easing must be assumed to be the main cause.

House price increases have been accelerating in many countries in Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the U.S. and Canada.