Record growth expected in the US in 2021


31 Mar

Record growth expected in the US in 2021

Acceleration of growth in Q2 (+5.6%). GDP to increase by +7% in 2021. Effective vaccination campaign. Massive economic support. Positive wealth effect. Excess savings. Increases in inflation, long-term rates and the dollar.

Key points

  • Transition in Q1 to visible acceleration of growth already in Q2
  • 2021 to set record with GDP growth close to +7%
  • Overall economic support of USD 5 trillion will boost growth
  • Leading indicators still very optimistic
  • Employment could strengthen quickly
  • Two trillion in savings to spend and invest
  • The Fed is not afraid of inflation, and yet…
  • Very significant adjustment in expected inflation
  • Renewed attractiveness of bonds and the dollar
  • Equity markets benefitting from abundant liquidity despite high valuations