The global economy in pictures Apr 2016
Panic over
The risks of Brexit
Investors have regained some
composure: equities and credit
have recovered, bond yields
have risen and risk appetite
has moved out of panic mode
The UK referendum on EU membership
is fast approaching
KEEP
CALM
Potential impact of Brexit on the UK
Opinion polls suggest the gap
between ‘leave’ and ‘remain’
has almost disappeared
REMAIN
LEAVE
Short-term: We forecast lower
growth and higher inflation
2016
AND
REGAIN
RISK
APPETITE
Markets have regained risk appetite following:
Action by central banks
Long-term: Studies expect
slower GDP growth
Things to consider:
The UK makes up:
Impact on the
UK is likely to
depend on trade,
migration and EU
subscription costs
Alternative models
for the UK could
include the EEA2,
EFTA3, or a customs
union… however all
of these options h
ave
drawbacks
15%
17%
of EU GDP
of EU’s domestic
demand
13%
of EU population
Emerging markets – time to buy?
Investors have been waiting for a chance to re-enter emerging markets (EM)
Firming in
commodity prices
Tail risks of US
recession and
China’s hard
landing have
not materialised
Fundamental support
for the asset class
appears weak
EM equities have
posted strong
performance this year
Some valuations
look attractive
Export and trade
growth are structurally
weak and no longer
outperform global GDP growth
Greater evidence of strong activity
is needed for the rally to continue
Firmer risk sentiment
HOWEVER
Brazilian President
Dilma Rousseff may
be removed
Expected FED
interest rate hike will
weigh heavily on EM
POSITIVES
NEGATIVES
This is likely to bring the FED1
back into play, posing a risk
for investors
Therefore:
A significant long-term revival seems unlikely. The time to buy will come soon, but it’s not here yet
1
Federal Reserve. 2European Economic Area. 3European Free Trade Association.
Source: Schroders as at April 2016.
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