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Major central banks are done tightening policy, according to a majority of economists polled by Reuters, with the growth outlook wilting across developed and emerging economies along with scant prospects for a surge in inflation.



While that is largely reflected in bond markets, with major sovereign bond yields falling this year, global equities have rallied, and the S&P 500 index is near record highs after its best start this year in more than three decades.



One striking conclusion from the latest surveys of over 500 economists from around the world, covering more than 40 economies, was not just a toning down of the economic outlook, but a clear shift away from long-held optimistic views.



Although economists who answered an additional question were split on whether a deeper global economic downturn was more likely than a synchronized rebound, this year’s growth outlook was downgraded or left unchanged for 38 of the countries polled.



Global growth was forecast to average 3.4 percent this year, the lowest since polling began for 2019 almost two years ago. The most optimistic prediction was also more modest than at the start of the year.



The 2020 forecast held at 3.4 percent, the joint lowest since Reuters began polling on it.



However, the 2019 consensus was a touch higher than the International Monetary Fund’s latest view of 3.3 percent.



Reference: Reuters

Read More: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-global-economy-poll/global-tightening-cycle-over-slower-ride-for-growth-ahead-reuters-poll-idUSKCN1S200K