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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