Macroeconomics: Labour market tightens but inflation remains subdued around the globe 29 August 2017 BIMCO reported in our previous macroeconomics report in April 2017 that monthly indicators were showing a strengthening in the global economy. The firm growth dynamics in advanced economies have now, four months later, had a cascade effect on some emerging markets and developing economies (EMDE). This solid growth has sparked an appetite for EMDE assets and indicates that the market expects a pickup. Market analysis Macro
Macroeconomics: Economic growth around the world is supporting shipping 19 February 2018 It has been quite some time since macro-economic development has looked this positive and as supportive of shipping. Market analysis Macro
Macro Economics: Shipping is faced with a positive, yet complex and changing macroeconomic landscape 15 June 2015 The global macroeconomic scene has become more volatile, with prominent factors such as oil prices and global currencies causing a commotion. Market analysis Macro 2015
Macro Economics - Better economic conditions worldwide, but still room for improvement 10 October 2013 With a sigh of relief, shipping people all over the world received the positive numbers indicating the beginning of the recovery of the European economy. Market analysis Macro
Macro Economics - 2013 GDP development is not as expected. 19 August 2013 2013 was expected to turn the sour circle round and bring forth a year with a higher growth rate than that of 2012 – but it is about to evaporate in the Summer heat. Market analysis Macro
Macro Economics - Global growth on its way back, but dampened by high unemployment 11 December 2013 As we are about to call it a day on 2013, we can now look back at a year that we are happy to say good-bye to, as it disappointed us. One year ago, 2013 was proclaimed to be a year with stronger growth than the one we had just left. Today, we are predicting the same thing in 2014, which is estimated to be just as good at 2013 was supposed to be. Market analysis Macro
Macro Economics - mainly positive signs, but fiscal policies may hinder recovery 10 April 2013 Global monetary policy easing, low interest rates and volatile inflationary pressure from goods, services, and assets is “dish of the day” as the global economy is desperate to shrug off the bad effects of the financial crisis that still haunts us. Market analysis Macro
Macro Economics - global economy is expanding, but some regions fall behind 12 February 2013 The global economy remains on the expansionary track at the start of 2013. The positive development is underpinned by rising global employment, a faster new order inflow and a higher output of services and manufactured goods. Market analysis Macro
Macro Economics - under pressure to deliver stronger performance 12 June 2013 What we all seem to want is stable and sustainable economic growth within which to build our business, but what we are getting at the moment is recurrent minor shocks that shake our confidence and prohibit us from moving forward fast. Market analysis Macro
Macroeconomics: Low growth persists amid trade tensions and a slowdown in global manufacturing 16 September 2019 Global economic growth continues to slow with recession warnings sounding in many corners of the world, none of which points to high global trade volume growth for the time being. Market analysis Macro
