The European Central Bank and the Bank of England sticking to their higher-for-longer rates stance, however, has blurred expectations for Europe.
Following are forecasts from some major banks on economic growth, inflation, Fed policy and how they expect certain asset classes to perform.
Real GDP growth forecasts for 2024
GLOBAL U.S. CHINA EURO UK INDIA
AREA
Goldman 2.6% 2.3% 4.8%
Sachs 0.7%
0.6% 6.2%
Morgan 2.8% 1.9% 4.2% 0.5% -0.1% 6.4%
Stanley
UBS Global 2.6% 1.1% 4.4% 0.6% 0.6% 6.2%
Wealth
Management
Barclays 2.6% 1.2% 4.4% 0.3% 0.1% 6.2%
J.P.Morgan 2.2% 1.6% 4.9% 0.4% 0.2% 5.7%
BofA 2.8% 1.4% 4.8% 0.5% 0.1% 5.7%
Global
Research
Deutsche 2.4% 0.6% 4.7% 0.2% 0.3% 6.0%
Bank
Citigroup 1.9% 1.1% 4.6% -0.2% -0.3% 5.7%
HSBC 2.4% 1.7% 4.9% 0.5% 0.6% 6.0%
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U.S. inflation and Fed forecasts:
The latest data showed that in the 12 months through December, U.S. consumer prices edged 3.4% higher after increasing 3.1% in November, tempering expectations of an interest rate cut in March. The pace of price rises, however, has slowed from a peak of 9.1% in June 2022. The Fed targets an inflation rate of 2%.
The U.S. central bank’s policy rate currently stands in the 5.25%-5.50% range after 525 basis points of hike since March 2022. Rate cuts are seen coming as early as March.
U.S. inflation (annual Federal funds
Y/Y for 2024) target rate (Dec
’24)
Headline CPI Core PCE
Goldman Sachs 2.40% 2.50% 4-4.25%
Morgan Stanley 2.10% 2.70% 4.375%
UBS Global 4.50-4.75%
Wealth
Management
Wells Fargo 2.80% 2.60% 4.50-4.75%
Investment
Institute
Barclays 2.70%
2.4% 4.25-4.50%
J.P.Morgan 2.50% 2.50% 4-4.25%
BofA Global 2.80% 4.25-4.50%
Research
Deutsche Bank 2.10% 3.63%
Citigroup 2.60% 4.50%
HSBC 3.10% 4.50-4.75%
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Forecasts for stocks, currencies and bonds:
S&P 500 US 10-year EUR/USD USD/JPY USD/C
target yield NY
target
Goldman Sachs 5,100 4.55% 1.10 150.00 7.15
Morgan Stanley 4,500 1 140 7.5
UBS Global 4,700 3.50% 1.12 140 7.00
Wealth
Management
Wells Fargo 4,800-5, 4.25-4.75% 1.08-1.1 136-140
Investment 000 2
Institute
Barclays 4.25% 1.09 145 7.20
J.P.Morgan 4,200 3.75% 1.13 146 7.15
BofA Global 5,000 4.25% 1.15 142 6.90
Research
Deutsche Bank 5,100 4.10% 1.10 135
Societe 4,750 3.75% 1.15
Generale
Citigroup 5,100 4.30% 1.02 135 7.25
HSBC 5,000 3.00% 1.05 136 7.10
Source: Economy - investing.com
