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Economic Outlook
Jan HatziusChief Economist
Moving Over the Hump
February 2013 Goldman Sachs Global Economics, Commodities and Strategy Research
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A Gradual Acceleration in Global Growth
USA 1.8 2.2 1.8 2.9 3.2 3.0Japan -0.6 2.0 0.9 1.3 0.7 1.2Euro Area 1.5 -0.4 -0.2 0.9 1.3 1.5
Germany 3.1 0.9 0.7 1.9 2.1 2.2France 1.7 0.1 0.0 0.6 1.2 1.5Italy 0.6 -2.0 -0.8 0.6 0.9 1.2Spain 0.4 -1.3 -1.7 -0.2 1.0 1.8
UK 0.9 0.0 1.4 2.0 2.3 2.6China 9.3 7.8 8.2 8.4 8.3 8.2
India 7.5 5.4 6.5 7.2 7.2 7.5Brazil 2.7 1.0 3.5 4.3 4.0 4.0Russia 4.3 3.4 3.8 4.8 4.3 3.1Developed Markets 1.7 1.3 1.3 2.2 2.3 2.5Emerging Markets 6.9 5.5 6.1 6.6 6.5 6.4World 3.8 3.0 3.3 4.1 4.2 4.3
Source: GS Global ECS Research.
Real GDP Growth
% yoy 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
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EMDMWorld
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Percent of GDP Percent of GDP
Output Gaps:
Source: GS Global ECS Research.
Spare Capacity in DM But Not EM
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Actual Data Growth consensus from Blue Chip Consensus Forecasts (February 2013)Inflation consensus from Bloomberg
Fed consensus from Survey of Primary Dealers (December 2012)
Key US Economic Indicators:GS vs. Consensus
Source: Dept. of Commerce. Bloomberg. FRB New York. GS Global ECS Research.
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Inflation (Core PCE)
Range*GSConsensus
Percent change, year ago Percent chang e, year ago
Forecast
* Top 10 avg-bottom 10 avg.
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4Temp erature CheckCurrent Activity Indicator Slows in January
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* First principal component of 25 key weekly and monthly US economic indicators.Source: GS Global ECS Research.
Current Activity Indicator (CAI)
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5Temp erature CheckUpside Data Surprises Have Stopped
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US-MAP Surprise Index*
* Weighted index of US economic data surprises, linearly weighted 3-month average.Source: GS Global ECS Research.
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6US Growth Out loo kPrivate Boost, Public Drag
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Private Sector Financial BalanceGeneral Government Budget Balance
Source: Department of Commerce. GS Global ECS Research.
Percent of GDP Percent of GDP
1960-2011 Avg = 1.9%
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7US Growth Out loo kFiscal Drag Peaks in Mid-2013
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4-3.0
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TaxSpending (Ex Sequester)Sequester
Impact of Federal Fiscal Policy onReal GDP Growth:
Percentage points Percentage points
2012 2013 2014
Source: GS Global ECS Research.
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Profit Margin, Domestic Industries (left)Growth Rate of Real Private Capital Stock (right)
Percent Percent
Source: Department of Commerce.
US Growth Out loo kCapital Spending Looks Very Profitable
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9US Growth Out loo kHomebuilding Has a Long Way to Rise
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Household Formation
Housing Starts
Thousands Thousands
* Assumed demolition rate of 300,000 per year.Source: Department of Commerce. GS Global ECS Research.
HouseholdFormationForecast
Housing Starts
Demolitions*
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10US Growth Out loo kExcess Housing Supply Has Fallen Sharply
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Homeowner Vacancy Rate*
Percent Percent
* Vacant homes for sale in percent of housing stock for owner occupation.Source: Department of Commerce.
1980-2005 Average = 1.6%
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Unemployment Gap
Percent of labor force Percent of labor force
Participation Gap
Source: Department of Labor. GS Global ECS Research.
Labo r Market Slack and Its Im pl icat ion sEmployment Still Far Below Potential
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Average Hourly Earnings
Employment Cost Index*
Unit Labor Costs**
Percent change, year ago Percent change, year ago
* Private industry workers. ** Nonfarm business sector.Source: Department of Labor.
Labo r Market Slack and Its Im pl icat ion sWages and Unit Labor Costs Still Weak
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13Labo r Market Slack and Its Im pl icat ion sImplication #1: Profit Margins Expand
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Forecast
Percent Percent
** After-tax adjusted profits as percent of GDP.Source: Department of Commerce. GS Global ECS Research.
Corporate Profit Margins*:
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14Labo r Market Slack and Its Im pl icat ion sImplication #2: Low Core Inflation
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ActualFed ForecastGS Forecast
Source: Department of Commerce. Federal Reserve Board.
Percent change, year ago Percent change, year ago
Core PCE Inflation:
Fed Inflation Target = 2.0%
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0 2 4 6 8 10 12Unemployment (%)
Liftoff from Funds Rate = 0
Source: GS Global ECS Research.
Inflation (%) Inflation (%)
December 2012
Optimal Control Approach
Current Threshold Guidance
Pre-CrisisTaylor Rule
Fed Pol icy Stays EasyVisualizing the Shifts in Fed Policy
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10-year Term Premium (left)*10-year Yield (right)
Percentage points Percentage points
*As estimated by the Kim-Wright Term Structure Model.
Source: Federal Reserve Board. GS Global ECS Research.
A Gradual Inc rease in B on d YieldsThe Bond Term Premium
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QE3+Mid-2015Twist 22014 Fwd GuidanceTwist2013 Fwd GuidanceQE2Reinvest MBSQE1
Basis points Basis points
2009 2010 2011 2012Note: Assumes no change in expectations between announcements.Source: GS Global ECS Research.
Total Portfolio Balance Effect on10yr Yield Term Premium:
A Gradual Inc rease in B on d YieldsIs Unlikely to Rise Quickly as QE Persists
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18The Truth abou t the Defic i tDeficit Should Decline in Coming Years
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015-12
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ActualGS Forecast
Percent of GDP Percent of GDP
US Federal Budget Deficit:
Source: CBO. GS Global ECS Research.
Forecast
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Percent of GDP Percent of GDPCBO's Long-Term Alternative Fiscal Scenario
Actual Projected
Source: Congressional Budget Office.
Total PrimarySpending Revenues
The Truth abou t the Defic i tHealthcare Holds the Key
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20Wh ere Shale MattersEnergy Supply Gets More Elastic
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5 year Increase in Oil Production
Source: GS Global ECS Research.
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Wh ere Shale MattersA Big Supply Boost in Absolute Terms
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5-year Increase in Oil Production
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Source: GS Global ECS Research.
Percent of GDP Percent of GDP
Wh ere Shale MattersBut a Much Smaller One Relative to US GDP
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FiscalCrisis
Economic
Crisis
Banking
Crisis
Bank Solvency& LiquidityConcerns
FiscalAusterity
ReducedLoan Supply
Lower TaxReceipts
ExpectedBailout Costs
Loan Losses
The Europ ean Cris isECB Addresses Part of the Vicious Cycle
LTRO
ESM & OMT
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* Wt avg of riskless int rates, sp reads, equities, FX and house prices, based on eff ects on1-yr fwd US GDP growth.** First p rincipal component of European bank stocks, bank CDS, svrgn CDS, and EUR/USD cross-currency basis spread.Source: GS Global ECS Research.
Index Index
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The Europ ean Cris isECB Has Reduced Spillover Risk
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Financial Conditions Index:
Source: GS Global ECS Research.
Index (2007=100) Index (2007=100)
The Europ ean Cris isPeriphery FCIs Only a Bit Easier
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Germany France Italy Spain-1.8
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2012
2013
2014
Percentage points
Source: GS Global ECS Research.
Fiscal Drag on Real GDP Growth:
The Europ ean Cris isFiscal Drag Intensifies in Spain and France
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Unit Labor Costs:
Index (2000Q1=100) Index (2000Q1=100)
Source: National Statistics. Haver Analytics. GS Global ECS Research.
The Europ ean Cris isULCs Have Only Adjusted Partially
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Key Numbers in the US Economic Outlook
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2012 2013(f) (f) (f) (f) (f) Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
OUTPUT AND SPENDINGReal GDP 1.8 2.2 1.8 2.9 3.2 3.0 2.0 1.3 3.1 -0.1 2.8 1.5 2.0 2.5
Consumer Expenditure 2.5 1.9 1.7 2.5 2.7 2.5 2.4 1.5 1.6 2.2 1.2 1.5 2.0 2.0
Residential Fixed Investment -1.4 11.9 13.7 14.8 13.4 12.5 20.6 8.4 13.6 15.3 13.9 12.5 15.0 15.0
Business Fixed Investment 8.6 7.7 5.7 9.0 7.5 5.8 7.5 3.6 -1.8 8.4 5.0 6.5 8.6 9.3
Structures 2.8 9.6 2.5 7.0 5.9 5.0 12.8 0.6 0.0 -1.1 3.4 4.0 5.0 7.5
Equipment & Software 11.0 6.9 6.9 9.8 8.1 6.1 5.4 4.8 -2.6 12.5 5.6 7.5 10.0 10.0
Federal Government -2. 8 -2. 2 -5.3 -5.9 -2.5 -1.2 -4.2 -0.2 9.5 - 15.0 2.5 -12.5 -10.0 -5.0
State and Local Government -3. 4 -1. 3 0.1 1.2 1.8 2.0 -2.2 -1.0 0.3 -0.7 0.1 0.0 1.0 1.0
Net Exports ($bn, '05) -408 -406 -393 -411 -433 -445 -416 -407 -395 -404 -393 -389 -392 -396
Inventory Investment ($bn, '05) 31 45 42 49 57 57 57 41 60 20 38 45 43 43
Industrial Production, Mfg 4.3 4.1 0.9 2.8 3.7 3.1 9.8 0.7 -0.8 0.0 1.0 2.0 2.0 2.0
INFLATION (% ch, yr/yr)Consumer Price Index (CPI) 3.1 2.1 1.7 1.8 2.0 2.1 2.8 1.9 1.7 1.9 1.5 1.8 1.8 1.7
Core CPI 1.7 2.1 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.0 1.9 1.8 1.6 1.7 1.7
Core PCE* 1.4 1.7 1.3 1.5 1.6 1.8 1.9 1.8 1.6 1.5 1.2 1.2 1.3 1.5
Unit Labor Costs 1.9 0.6 1.2 1.5 1.7 2.1 0.2 0.4 0.0 1.9 0.4 1.1 2.1 1.4
LABOR MARKETUnemployment Rate (%) 8.9 8.1 7.7 7.3 6.7 6.3 8.2 8.2 8.0 7.8 7.8 7.8 7.7 7.6
FINANCIAL SECTORFederal Funds** (%) 0.00 0.00 0.13 0.13 0.13 1.25 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.06 0.13 0.13 0.13
3-Month LIBOR (%) 0.07 0.16 0.30 0.30 0.30 1.50 0.13 0.16 0.14 0.16 0.23 0.30 0.30 0.30 Treasury Yield Curve** (%)
2-Year Note 0.56 0.31 0.40 0.60 1.50 2.00 0.47 0.47 0.39 0.31 0.30 0.30 0.35 0.40
5-Year Note 0.26 0.26 1.20 1.75 2.50 3.00 0.34 0.29 0.26 0.26 0.58 0.90 1.00 1.20
10-Year Note 0.89 0.70 2.20 2.75 3.25 3.75 1.02 0.71 0.67 0.70 1.35 2.00 2.10 2.20
30-Year Bond 1.98 1.72 3.25 3.65 4.00 4.25 2.17 1.62 1.72 1.72 2.39 3.05 3.05 3.25
FOREIGN SECTORCurrent Account (% of GDP) -3.1 -3.0 -2.9 -3.2 -3.5 -3.8 -3.5 -3.0 -2.7 -2.9 -2.9 -2.9 -3.0 -3.0
Euro ($/)** 1.32 1.31 1.40 1.40 1.35 1.25 1.32 1.25 1.29 1.31 1.36 1.40 1.40 1.40
Yen (/$)** 78 84 87 87 100 110 82 79 78 84 85 87 87 87
* PCE = Personal consumption expenditures. ** Denotes end of period. *** Profits are after taxes as reported in the national income.
and product accounts (NIPA), adjusted to r emove inventory profits and depreciation distortions.NOTE: Published figures are in bold.
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