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Is the Dreaded ‘Synchronized Global Slowdown’ Back on the Table?

Is the Dreaded ‘Synchronized Global Slowdown’ Back on the Table?

In December 2017, we saw a sharp rally in almost all asset classes as markets started pricing in what many called “synchronized global growth” for 2018. However, as 2018 started drawing to a close, fears of a synchronized global slowdown hit markets. All leading economies were expected to grow at a slower pace in 2019 as compared to 2018.