Martin ArnoldDirector - Research Analyst
ETF Securities
Swiss Arab Wealth Management Forum
Martin Arnold – Director - Research
Outlook 2013: Cyclical Improvement, Structural Risks
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The US economy is recovering
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Falling Unemployment and Rising Housing Market in the USMonthly, From March 31, 2009 to January 31, 2013
The US housing market has shown signs of improvement, the US services and manufacturing ISMs have picked up, US payrolls have improved and unemployment remains near a 3 year low.
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China’s economy is also starting to pick up
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But still substantial structural risks
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Sovereign debt remain the biggest risk to the global outlook.
European sovereign risks also remain high. Weak growth increases the risk of fiscal target misses and further bond market turmoil in 2013.
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Low interest rates here to stay
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Is the Supercycle Over?
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Rising growth and monetary easing bullish for commodities
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All Commodities vs. OECD Leading IndicatorMonthly, December 1992 - December 2012
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Rising per capita incomes driving structural increase in commodity demand
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China and India still in early stages of development
Although relatively strong over recent years, China and India’s industrial development is only in its early stages, if previous historical development patterns in Asia are a guide.
With per capita growth still relatively modest by historical peer comparisons, this suggests substantial further potential industrialization-linked demand for a wide range of commodities in the coming years.
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