Just the threat of the end of quantitative easing by the Federal Reserve in 2013 led to turbulence in the emerging markets – Brazil, India, Thailand, Turkey and Indonesia. Price adjustments in emerging equity and bond markets from May to July 2013 amplified those of advanced markets.
The euro area emerged relatively safely from the recent market corrections, whereas serious questions over the growth, stability and investment in emerging markets have emerged.
The US exit from quantitative easing in 2014 is certain to lead to volatility and investor portfolio shifts at the global level, but the extent of these shifts and their likely impact remains unknown.
Given the existing uncertainties in global markets, what are the best estimates of what will actually happen?
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The Industry Forum promotes constructive dialogue between public policy makers, industry operating in the UK, and leading commentators. It has operated for nearly 20 years and has established good relations with the main political parties and the parliamentary select committees.
Focusing on current key issues, it provides opportunities for policy makers to explain policies and objectives face-to-face with businesses that can give practical and unfiltered feedback. The aim is that this process should lead to economic and social benefits by improving public policy related to business.
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