We have downgraded our global GDP growth forecasts again, putting us firmly at the more pessimistic end of the forecast spectrum. Our expectation for...
World GDP to fall 2.8% in 2020, exceeding financial crisis toll
Posted by Innes McFee on Apr 9, 2020 11:26:00 AM
The coronavirus pandemic will lead world GDP to shrink by about 7% in H1 2020, roughly double the scale of contraction seen during the global...
A downside scenario for the global economy
Posted by Innes McFee on Apr 8, 2020 11:18:00 AM
The impact of coronavirus on the global economy has prompted recent revisions to our baseline forecast, which now envisages a 2.8% contraction in...
Coronavirus Watch: Economic costs mount
Posted by Ben May on Apr 7, 2020 10:06:49 AM
Signs are emerging that the growth rate of COVID-19 cases may be starting to slow in a number of hotspots, suggesting that lockdowns are working. But...
Timely forecasts essential amid coronavirus uncertainty
Posted by Jamie Thompson on Apr 6, 2020 11:33:03 AM
Recovery from deep global recession could be faster than many forecasters predict, based on our review of historical evidence and different...
Coronavirus’ recessionary impact on global industry
Posted by Sean Metcalfe on Apr 6, 2020 11:28:27 AM
Oxford Economics has updated our quarterly global industry forecasts on an interim basis as the worldwide spread of the coronavirus has led to a...
Coronavirus Watch: Lockdowns take a toll
Posted by Ben May on Mar 31, 2020 11:12:39 AM
The exponential growth of global coronavirus cases has triggered massive policy responses around the world. But in the near term the biggest...