Seven key charts for investors to watch regarding the global economy and investment markets this year

Dr Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy and Chief Economist takes a look at seven key charts for investors to watch regarding the global economy and investment markets this year.

The key points are as follows:

  • Shares are at risk of a short-term correction or consolidation, but investment markets should provide solid returns this year on the back of continuing economic recovery and low interest rates.

  • Seven key global charts worth keeping an eye on by investors this year are: the trend in new coronavirus cases and deaths; global business conditions PMIs; unemployment; global inflation; bond yields; the gap between earnings yields and bond yields; and the US dollar.

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