Global economic crisis unresolved - Lombard Street Research

Jonathan Stapleton
clock

The global economic crisis has still not been solved, chairman and chief economist of Lombard Street Research warns.

Speaking at the Professional Pensions investment conference, Charles Dumas said a true recovery hinged on the behaviour of countries running large surpluses - such as China, Japan and Germany. However, he said, while China had implemented a huge spending package over the past two years, Japan and Germany had done little to stimulate consumer spending. Dumas warns: "We can only have a healthy economy if the savings glut countries increase their spending." He said if this was not possible then deficit countries, such as the UK and the US, would have to transfer savings from the priva...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

More on Investment

Vanguard to launch first-time investor service through targeted support

Vanguard to launch first-time investor service through targeted support

Received FCA permission

Jen Frost
clock 20 April 2026 • 2 min read
A very old saying with a very modern problem: Exploring behavioural biases

A very old saying with a very modern problem: Exploring behavioural biases

'If only the calendar could tell us when to take risk and when to retreat'

Ian Jensen-Humphreys
clock 16 April 2026 • 4 min read
Franklin Templeton launches enhanced indexing equity fund range for UK investors

Franklin Templeton launches enhanced indexing equity fund range for UK investors

Four funds launched

Michael Nelson
clock 13 April 2026 • 1 min read