Skip to main content

Growth picking up again at the start of Q4

Concerns that a hard landing in China may tip the world into a fresh recession look increasingly wide of the mark. The latest business surveys and credit data suggest that China itself may be regaining some momentum. In the US, the strong dollar and low oil price are taking a toll on industrial production but the rest of the economy is doing well. Growth is also likely to pick up in the UK in the fourth quarter and even the recovery in the euro-zone has maintained its pace, for now. Global business surveys for October have edged up a bit and point to continued steady growth. 

Become a client to read more

This is premium content that requires an active Capital Economics subscription to view.

Already have an account?

You may already have access to this premium content as part of a paid subscription.

Sign in to read the content in full or get details of how you can access it

Register for free

Sign up for a free account to gain:

  • Unlock additional content
  • Register for Capital Economics events
  • Receive email updates and economist-curated newsletters
  • Request a free trial of our services


Get access