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Spotlight On Mortgages: A Global Recovery In 2014?
– ratesupermarket.ca
Big things are in store for the global economy – and interest rates – in 2014, according to economists. The World Bank released their semi-annual Global Economic Prospects report Tuesday, announcing a more optimistic stance as the U.S. gets back on track and Europe continues cautious recovery.
The U.S.-based poverty initiative and think tank predicts global GDP will improve by 3.2 per cent this year, up from 2.4 per cent in 2013. U.S. growth forecasts are especially cheery, at 2.8 per cent this year – an improvement that will be felt around the world.
Economic Check In
The report breaks down the climate in main economies and their risk factors. Here are the top developments to watch this year:
Europe: There’s been a lot of improvement in the Eurozone as banks continue to restructure, and recovery methods rely less on severe austerity measures. However, unemployment remains a rampant problem, and it’s unclear what exactly will drive the economy in the years to come…
Spotlight On Mortgages: A Global Recovery In 2014?
– ratesupermarket.ca
Big things are in store for the global economy – and interest rates – in 2014, according to economists. The World Bank released their semi-annual Global Economic Prospects report Tuesday, announcing a more optimistic stance as the U.S. gets back on track and Europe continues cautious recovery.
The U.S.-based poverty initiative and think tank predicts global GDP will improve by 3.2 per cent this year, up from 2.4 per cent in 2013. U.S. growth forecasts are especially cheery, at 2.8 per cent this year – an improvement that will be felt around the world.
Economic Check In
The report breaks down the climate in main economies and their risk factors. Here are the top developments to watch this year:
Europe: There’s been a lot of improvement in the Eurozone as banks continue to restructure, and recovery methods rely less on severe austerity measures. However, unemployment remains a rampant problem, and it’s unclear what exactly will drive the economy in the years to come…
