How we compare with the IMF

The IMF downgraded its forecasts for emerging market (EM) growth in its latest World Economic Outlook (WEO). While we agree with the IMF that EM growth should rebound next year, we think the IMF has become too pessimistic on some of the biggest EM economies, notably Brazil and Russia. Meanwhile, there are a few places where the Fund is too upbeat, in particular, Nigeria and Turkey.

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