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Factoring in a vaccine to our forecasts

Following the run of positive news on the vaccine front, we now expect Switzerland and the Nordic economies to regain pre-virus levels in late 2021. Nonetheless, policymakers will be in no rush to tighten. Webinar Invite: The European outlook – From lockdowns to vaccines Thursday, 3 December Chief Europe Economist Andrew Kenningham will lead this special briefing with colleagues Jessica Hinds, Jack Allen-Reynolds and David Oxley to discuss Europe’s economy under lockdown. The team will preview the ECB’s December meeting, assess Sweden’s attempts to control the pandemic, and look ahead to the potential economic impact of vaccines in 2021. Complimentary registration here.

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