Ask The Experts: On-Trend Growth Expected For Global Economy Stephen Halmarick, Head of Investment Markets Research, First State Investments, shares his views on the global economy. Questions: What's your view for the global economy in 2012? - Outlook remains difficult for 2012 - Overall global economic growth to be 3%, close to trend - Different growth rate across regions; Europe to be the weakest with a possible recession - US growth to be in the range of 2 to 2.5% - In developing world especially in Asia, strong growth is expected What are the catalysts you see driving growth in 2012? - Growth in Asia to come from easing of policies in the region - Inflation rates have peaked in many countries in 2011, monetary easing expected in 2012 - Government stimulus plans in countries like China will also support growth - Picking up of inter-regional trade What are the risks investors should be aware of? - Europe remains the primary risk - Elections in US pose an uncertainty for the US economy Broadcast Date : 23 March 2012 Video Duration : 00:04:14 Programme : Ask The Experts: On-Trend Growth Expected For Global Economy © Fundsupermart.com Rate 0 0 ratings Views: 826 Language: English URL :

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