Skip to main content

EMs set for soft landing

Our GDP Tracker suggests that EM growth was broadly unchanged in March, but our “Early Reporters” Tracker provides the first sign that growth may have started to slow in April. We’ll monitor developments closely, but the key point to stress at this stage is that we don’t think that this marks the start of a major new downturn in EMs. Instead, we expect growth to level out at around 4% y/y or so this year.

Subscriber content

Read this in full, free

Start a free trial and use one of your 10 free starter credits to unlock this piece.


Free. 10 articles. No card required.

By completing this form you are agreeing to our Terms and Conditions for the provision of a free trial of Capital Economics' services. We take your privacy seriously and will not share your details with others without your consent. By providing your details, including your email address, you are consenting to Capital Economics sending you macroeconomic commentary and analysis. You can unsubscribe at any time. See our Privacy Policy for more information.