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Global Growth Convergence in the Making (Part II)

One of the themes that could be observed in both the global equity and bond market is the convergence between U.S. and the rest of the world. Following two years of strong U.S. economy and weak growth in the rest of the world, we have seen U.S. exceptionalism start to diminish amid continued softening inContinueContinue reading “Global Growth Convergence in the Making (Part II)”

Turning Point in U.S. Economy, Monetary Policy, and Equity Market

Over the past year U.S. economic growth has significantly outpaced the rest of the world as tight labour market condition and robust consumer spending supported real GDP growth above the 2% trend. This contrasts with growth conditions across European and Emerging Market countries, which have fallen to anemic levels, and in China where the country’sContinueContinue reading “Turning Point in U.S. Economy, Monetary Policy, and Equity Market”