Economic Updates

Keep up to date on the global economy and its impact on markets.

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Q1 2023 | Capital Markets Outlook

We believe markets expect inflation to decline sooner than it will, and that there is limited upside for stocks.

Q1 2023 | Fixed Income Outlook

The rapid interest-rate tightening in 2022 has not hit the real economy yet.

We believe BDCs are built to deliver dividends in a recession

March 14, 2023 | Equity Insights

We believe stocks of business development companies have evolved to better withstand a recession, and their dividends can remain at highly attractive levels.

Economic Update for March 20, 2023

THE ECONOMY THIS WEEK

Highlights of key economic statistics from last week compiled by Putnam Investments.