2016 Outlook:
Warren Jestin
SVP & Chief Economist - Scotiabank
The Economics of Change
Real Estate Forum - Toronto
December 2, 2015
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2016 Outlook: The Economics of Change Warren Jestin SVP & Chief Economist - Scotiabank Real Estate Forum - Toronto December 2, 2015 The U.S. Gears Up . . . Gradually Real GDP Growth 5 annual % change 4 U.K. Canada U.S. 3 2 1 0
SVP & Chief Economist - Scotiabank
Real Estate Forum - Toronto
December 2, 2015
The U.S. Gears Up . . . Gradually
Source: Statistics Canada, BEA, Bloomberg, Scotiabank Economics.
1 2 3 4 5 2007 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15f 16f annual % change
Real GDP Growth U.S. U.K. Euro zone Canada
Forecasts at November 2, 2015
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Unemployment Rate
Source: Statistics Canada, BLS, Bloomberg, Scotiabank Economics.
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 2007 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15f 16f
U.K. U.S. Canada
%
Improved U.S. Job Prospects Fuel Consumer Confidence . . .
Euro Zone
Forecasts at November 2, 2015
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Source: Bloomberg, Scotiabank Economics.
. . . Supported by Income Gains . . .
100 105 110 115 120 125 130 135 2007 08 09 10 11 12 13 14
Euro zone U.S. Canada U.K. Growth In Personal Disposable Income
Index 2007=100
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. . . & Years of Pent-up Demand
8 9 10 11 12 2007 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 years
Canada U.S.
Source: Wards Automotive, DesRosiers Automotive Consultants
Average Age Of Motor Vehicles
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Source: Bloomberg, Scotiabank Economics.
Weak C$ Undercuts Purchasing Power But Boosts Competitiveness
70 80 90 100 110 120 130 2007 08 09 10 11 12 13 14
Euro zone U.S. Canada U.K. Personal Disposable Income Gains in US$
Index 2007=100 Incomes adjusted to US$
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Emerging Nations Are Still Major Drivers of Global Growth . . .
Source: IMF WEO April 2015, Scotiabank Economics.
1 2 3 4 5 6 1990 2000 2007 2010 2014f 2019f Emerging and Developing Markets (share of total world GDP) Advanced Economies (share of total world GDP)
64% 36% 58% 42% 52% 48% 47% 53% 44% 56%
global growth & share of real GDP
41% 59%
World GDP Growth
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Source: Bloomberg, Scotiabank Economics. *Urban households.
. . . Supported by Rapid Income Gains
100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 2007 08 09 10 11 12 13 14
Euro zone U.S. Canada U.K. Growth In Personal Disposable Income
Index 2007=100
China*
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But China Is Gearing Down . . .
4 8 12 16 2007 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15f 16f y/y % change
Services Total Goods
Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China, Scotiabank Economics.
Forecasts at November 2, 2015
China GDP
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. . . & Emerging Market Trends Are Uneven . . .
Source: Bloomberg, Scotiabank Economics.
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 2007 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15f 16f annual % change
Real GDP Growth Brazil China India
Forecasts at November 2, 2015
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Source: CPB Netherlands Bureau of Economic Research.
World Trade Growth Is Low & Slow
5 10 15 20 2007 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 y/y % change
World Trade Volumes
. . . Undercutting World Trade . . .
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Source: Bloomberg, Scotiabank Economics.
20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 2007 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15f 16f index, 2007Q1 = 100
WTI Oil Natural Gas Copper
. . . & Depressing Oil & Other Commodities
Commodity Prices
Forecasts at November 2, 2015
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Source: Bloomberg, Scotiabank Economics.
70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 2007 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15f 16f exchange rate with US$ index, 2007Q1 = 100
Yen Euro
U.S. Dollar Underpinned By Domestic Strength & International Risks
Currencies vs. U.S. Dollar
Forecasts at November 2, 2015
Renminbi
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Source: Bloomberg, Scotiabank Economics.
0.60 0.65 0.70 0.75 0.80 0.85 0.90 0.95 1.00 1.05 1.10 2007 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15f 16f
Canadian Dollar Australian Dollar
The U.S. Dollar Also Flies High Against Commodity Currencies
A Sharp Slide from Parity
Forecasts at November 2, 2015
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1 2 3 4 5 2007 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15f 16f
U.K. Consumer Prices
Source: Statistics Canada, BLS, Bloomberg, Scotiabank Economics.
Inflation Interrupted … Again
U.S. Canada
y/y % change, end of period
Euro zone
Forecasts at November 2, 2015
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1 2 3 4 5 6 2007 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15f 16f
Source: Bank of Canada, U.S. Federal Reserve, ECB, Bank of England, Scotiabank Economics.
Central Bank Rates U.S.
per cent
Canada
Monetary Policy Is On Hold For Now . . .
Euro zone
Forecasts at November 2, 2015
U.K.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 2007 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15
10-Year Government Bond Yields
Source: Bloomberg, Scotiabank Economics.
. . . With Bond Yields Still Near Lifetime Lows
U.S. Canada
per cent
Germany U.K.
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30 50 70 90 110 130 150 2007 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15
Autos & Parts Canadian Exports Energy
Source: Statistics Canada, Scotiabank Economics.
Changing Global Fortunes Have Big Impact on Canadian Economy
$ bns, annualized, 3-month moving average
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Economic & Market Outlook
Forecasts at November 2, 2015
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