Macroeconomic & Geopolitical

The Fed Upgrades Forecast & Downgrades Dots

September 2020 – 3 min read
The Fed signals no rate hikes through 2023 amid a slow return of inflation. Yoshihide Suga, Japan's new prime minister, should continue Shinzo Abe's platform with a smooth transition, while global flash PMIs next week should shed light on how the recovery is unfolding in September.

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Arrows indicate consensus forecast compared to the previous period. Local dates of release.
 

U.S.

  • Housing data are expected to show continued strength in August amid massive government support, new and pent-up demand, and record-low mortgage rates.
  • The Markit flash PMIs for September are expected to remain in expansionary territory. We look for differentiation between manufacturing and services, as well as forward-looking indicators, such as new orders to gauge demand, particularly given heightened uncertainty surrounding further fiscal support and slower retail sales growth in August.

Europe

  • The September Flash PMIs for major European economies will be released on Wednesday. After rebounding strongly out of the lockdown-induced collapse, PMIs plateaued in August. The September releases will give precious insight into the strength of the recovery.

Asia Pacific

  • The PBOC is expected to keep the one- and five-year loan prime rate steady at its September 21 meeting, as internal demand continues its impressive rebound.
  • Japan’s PMIs have lagged those of most major economies so far, as they entered and exited lockdowns on a later timeline. With both manufacturing and services PMIs remaining in contractionary territory through August, we watch to see the extent of improvement in September.

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Christopher Smart, PhD, CFA

Chief Global Strategist & Head of the Barings Investment Institute

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