2015: Outlook for stocks, bonds, commodities, currencies and real estate? Sunil Kewalramani had correctly predicted that the 'Great Financial Crisis' shall recede after March 2009. He had correctly predicted that the 'Great Financial Crisis' shall recede after March 2009. He had also correctly predicted the 'Oil Crash of 2009', the 'Structural bull market in gold in the 2000s', the 'Crash of silver in May 2011', the 'End of commodity super cycle in May of 2011', the 'Crash of gold prices in June 2012' and had foretold the 'Greek financial crisis in December 2009', which ended up roiling world financial markets. Can you identify periods during which stock market will rally at its best? There is a school of thought in the world of investing that says that there are brief periods in a year when swift and sharp rallies in market indices takes place. So, you should stay invested throughout the year because you do not really know when these swift and short rallies will occur. Mr Sunil Kewalramani disagrees. He believes that if he can give you idea of when the short and swift rallies can occur, you can stay invested in these periods only, stay out of the market for the remaining part of the year and you will be able to clearly outperform the market. Sunil Kewalramani predicts a down year in 2015 continuing well into the end of the year. He believes the 'Dot com 2.0' bubble should start bursting by the end of the year 2015. According to Mr Kewalramani, biotech stocks have also become frothy and could lose their momentum much before the end of 2015. Mr Sunil Kewalramani does not believe China can take the world into a recession as most of the world (other than emerging economies) is net importers from and not net exporters to China. He believes the indecision of the US Federal Reserve could lead to uncertainty which could end up roiling up global stock markets well unto the end of 2015. Sunil Kewalramani is a professional money manager and has advised and consulted for MNCs, institutional investors, mutual funds, pension funds and high net worth individuals in various parts of the world.

Sunil Kewalramani, in his Book‘2017: Outlook for Stocks, Bonds, Oil, Gold, Currencies, Trump Presidency, Modi Rule, Brexit, Frexit, Italexit and German Elections’, Predicts: Sharp Rise in Global Stocks from 1st January-10th April 2017. Fall in most Global Stock Markets from10th to 22nd April 2017. 15-18% Downward Correction in most Global Stock Markets between 19th June 2017 and 16th September 2017. Sharp Selloff is also predicted from 11th October -5th November 2017 and from 30th November -31st December 2017. Strong Global Stock Market Rally led by Banking Stocks from 18th September -10th October 2017. Emmanuel Macron's government formed after France's June 2017 Parliamentary Elections will have a fragmented structure, impacting his ability to govern. Donald Trump’s protectionist policies will face retaliation and jolt Global Stocks during summer of 2017. US Dollar will continue to shine as a safe haven due to increasing Geo-Political Uncertainties. Global Recessionary conditions in second half of 2017. US Fed may raise interest rates in March 2017 but will reverse course and reduce interest rates in second half of 2017. Gold and Oil will rise in first half of 2017 but Sharp selloff is seen from August-December 2017.

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As in previous years, global growth disappointed in 2014, but a lackluster recovery is underway, with increasingly divergent prospects in major economies and developing countries. Looking ahead, growth is expected to rise slowly, supported by continued recovery in highincome countries, low oil prices, and receding domestic headwinds in developing economies. However, continued weak global trade growth and gradually tightening financial conditions will constrain the recovery. Risks to the outlook remain tilted to the downside. In addition to discussing global and regional economic developments and prospects, this edition of Global Economic Prospects includes four essays that analyze key challenges and opportunities currently confronting developing countries: fiscal policy as a countercyclical policy tool; causes and implications of cheap oil; weak trade that fails to act as an engine of growth; and remittances as a means of steadying consumption during sudden stops. Global Economic Prospects is a World Bank Group Flagship Report. On a semiannual basis (January and June), it examines global economic developments and prospects, with a special focus on developing countries. The report includes analysis of topical policy challenges faced by developing countries through in-depth research in the January edition and shorter analytical pieces in the June edition.

This issue discusses a number of factors affecting global growth, as well as growth prospects across the world’s main countries and regions. It assesses the ongoing recovery from the global financial crisis in advanced and emerging market economies and evaluates risks, both upside and downside, including those associated with commodity prices, currency fluctuations, and financial market volatility. A special feature examines in detail causes and implications of the recent commodity price downturn; analytical chapters look at the effects of commodity windfalls on potential output and of exchange rate movements on trade.

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The current report finds that, despite an improvement in economic prospects in some key advanced economies, new challenges to global financial stability have arisen. The global financial system is being buffeted by a series of changes, including lower oil prices and, in some cases, diverging growth patterns and monetary policies. Expectations for rising U.S. policy rates sparked a significant appreciation of the U.S. dollar, while long term bond yields in many advanced economies have decreased—and have turned negative for almost a third of euro area sovereign bonds—on disinflation concerns and the prospect of continued monetary accommodation. Emerging markets are caught in these global cross currents, with some oil exporters and other facing new stability challenges, while others have gained more policy space as a result of lower fuel prices and reduced inflationary pressures. The report also examines changes in international banking since the global financial crisis and finds that these changes are likely to promote more stable bank lending in host countries. Finally, the report finds that the asset management industry needs to strengthen its oversight framework to address financial stability risks from incentive problems between end-investors and portfolio managers and the risk of runs due to liquidity mismatches.

China’s emergence as a global economic superpower, and as a major regional military power in Asia and the Pacific, has had a major impact on its relations with the United States and its neighbors. China was the driving factor in the new strategy the United States announced in 2012 that called for a “rebalance” of U.S. forces to the Asia-Pacific region. At the same time, China’s actions on its borders, in the East China Sea, and in the South China Sea have shown that it is steadily expanding its geopolitical role in the Pacific and having a steadily increasing impact on the strategy and military developments in other Asian powers.

The global economy remains fragile at this time. While the recovery in advanced economies is softening, many emerging market and developing economies have experienced a significant economic slowdown, and some large countries show signs of distress. Global risk aversion has risen, and commodity prices have continued to fall since the April 2015 Fiscal Monitor. The weaker outlook and concerns about the ability of policymakers to provide an adequate and swift policy response have amplified downward risks and clouded global prospects. According to this issue of the Fiscal Monitor, the challenging environment calls for a comprehensive policy response to boost growth and reduce vulnerabilities. In particular, it is critical to identify policies that could lift productivity growth by promoting innovation. Fiscal policy can play an important role in stimulating innovation through its effects on research and development, entrepreneurship, and technology transfer.

Oman’s economy contracted by 13.8% in nominal terms in 2015 as the ongoing low oil price environment squeezed growth and led to the largest budget deficit in over a decade. In a bid to tackle the shortfall the government is taking a number of revenue-raising measures such as cutting subsidies and increasing corporation tax, while remaining focused on its long-term diversification goals. Though hydrocarbons still account for 33.9% of GDP and 78.7% of state revenues, non-oil sectors are playing an increasingly prominent role in the country’s economic profile. Authorities are targeting heavy industries in particular with plans to boost their GDP contribution to from 19.8% today to 29% by 2020. Meanwhile annual growth of 6% is being targeted in the mining sector, with a host of regulatory initiatives being implemented as the government seeks to boost investor interest. Start reading