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A look at India and world's major economies

Last updated on: February 11, 2013 07:44 IST
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Citi recently published its 48-page "Global Economic Outlook and Strategy" report, which provides up-to-date commentary and forecasts for the major economies covered by the bank's army of economists'.

The team breaks down what's going on in each economy, and gives GDP growth forecasts through 2016.

Let's take a look at how India and world's major economies will perform in the next four years.

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A look at India and world's major economies

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India

GDP growth forecast in 2013: 6.2 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2014: 6.9 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2015: 7.3 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2016: 7.4 per cent

India's economy will chug along, gaining momentum towards the end of 2014.

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China

GDP growth forecast in 2013: 7.8 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2014: 7.3 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2015: 7.0 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2016: 7.5 per cent

A declining working age will put downwards pressure on growth, as it will have profound impacts on labour costs and supply in the long run.

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The United States

GDP growth forecast in 2013: 1.9 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2014: 3.1 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2015: 3.5 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2016: 4.0 per cent

Slow but steady growth will mean that inflation will remain stable.

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The United Kingdom

GDP growth forecast in 2013: 0.4 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2014: 0.7 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2015: 1.3 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2016: 1.5 per cent

The economy faces persistent headwinds from private deleveraging, poor credit availability, structural export weakness and the EMU crisis, while fiscal drag is increasing this year, says Citi.

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Canada

GDP growth forecast in 2013: 1.8 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2014: 2.7 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2015: 3.2 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2016: 3.3 per cent

Weak global demand and competition are putting a damper on exports, and housing moderation and fiscal consolidation are capping domestic demand.

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Mexico

GDP growth forecast in 2013: 3.6 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2014: 3.8 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2015: 4 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2016: 3.8 per cent

Growth will be dependent on how well Mexico's Congress implements structural reforms, which may materialise in the second half of 2013.

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Brazil

GDP growth forecast in 2013: 3.1 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2014: 4.2 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2015: 3.5 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2016: 3.5 per cent

Power rationing is putting an upwards pressure on inflation, and fiscal policy measures are proving to be ineffective.

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Argentina

GDP growth forecast in 2013: 3.0 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2014: 3.0 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2015: 2.0 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2016: Minus 2.0 per cent

Citi says that even though real GDP growth fell in 2012, compared to 2011 (based on an in-house real GDP estimator), growth will likely pick up in 2013.

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Venezuela

GDP growth forecast in 2013: 2.0 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2014: 2.0 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2015: 3.1 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2016: 2.5 per cent

Required economic measures will not take place until this uncertainty is resolved, and inflation will return to the 25 per cent mark, says Citi.

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Germany

GDP growth forecast in 2013: 0.5 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2014: 0.5 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2015: 1.0 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2016: 2.3 per cent

The economy is likely to benefit from a modest recovery in exports and limited financial easing. This year is an election year, and Citi expects that Angela Merkel will remain Chancellor, but with a different coalition partner.

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France

GDP growth forecast in 2013: Minus 0.2 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2014: 0.2 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2015: 1.0 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2016: 1.5 per cent

Citi says France's economy has seen slight cyclical deterioration in the last quarter.

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Italy

GDP growth forecast in 2013: Minus 1.4 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2014: Minus 1.4 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2015: 0.3 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2016: 0.2 per cent

Elections uncertainty will weigh on investment decisions, and it's quite likely that Italy will need external financial assistance within the year.

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Spain

GDP growth forecast in 2013: Minus 2.2 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2014: Minus 2.0 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2015: 0.6 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2016: 1.2 per cent

Banks will likely need to recapitalise, thanks to rising unemployment and non-performing loans. Debt restructuring is inevitable.

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Greece

GDP growth forecast in 2013: Minus 6.5 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2014: Minus 11.5 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2015: 3.6 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2016: 1.6 per cent

Only a major write-off in the euro area would make Greece's debt sustainable. Fiscal tightening will cost Greece around five per cent in GDP in 2013, and 2.2 per cent in 2014.

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Ireland

GDP growth forecast in 2013: 0.5 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2014: 1.5 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2015: 0.9 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2016: 1.6 per cent

Upwards revisions to the first three quarters indicate that Ireland's not do quite so badly. Ireland too will require some form of debt restructuring.

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Portugal

GDP growth forecast in 2013: Minus 3.7 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2014: Minus 2.8 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2015: Minus 0.3 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2016: 0.9 per cent

Portugal will need additional bailout funds after the current programme ends in mid-2014, says Citi.

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The Netherlands

GDP growth forecast in 2013: Minus 0.9 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2014: 0.3 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2015: 1.0 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2016: 1.2 per cent

Citi says the hike in VAT in October caused the Netherlands to go back into recession, and that the rising unemployment and falling home prices aren't helping any.

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Belgium

GDP growth forecast in 2013: Minus 0.3 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2014: 0.3 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2015: 1.2 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2016: 1.5 per cent

Citi says the Belgium economy probably experienced a double dip in the second half of 2012, and that the economy will continue to contract through 2013.

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Switzerland

GDP growth forecast in 2013: 1.4 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2014: 1.2 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2015: 1.3 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2016: 1.3 per cent

Citi says Swiss GDP growth will remain resilient, beating averages.

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Sweden

GDP growth forecast in 2013: 1.0 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2014: 2.5 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2015: 2.6 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2016: 2.8 per cent

Domestic demand will remain weak, as consumers seem reluctant to spend despite sound household finances.

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Denmark

GDP growth forecast in 2013: 0.9 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2014: 1.8 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2015: 1.8 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2016: 1.9 per cent

Large pent-up household demand, public sector consumption and investment will revive the Danish economy.

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Norway

GDP growth forecast in 2013: 3.1 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2014: 2.7 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2015: 2.7 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2016: 2.9 per cent

Despite headwinds from a slowing global economy, Norway's high oil receipts are cushioning it from recession.

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Russia

GDP growth forecast in 2013: 3.0 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2014: 3.7 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2015: 3.3 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2016: 3.3 per cent

Growth will remain subdued, according to Citi, thanks to slowing retail sales high inflation.

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Poland

GDP growth forecast in 2013: 1.3 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2014: 2.8 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2015: 3.3 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2016: 3.3 per cent

Weakening economic activity and slowing growth in the fourth quarter of 2012 caused Citi to cut GDP estimates by 0.3 per cent.

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Turkey

GDP growth forecast in 2013: 4.0 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2014: 4.3 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2015: 4.6 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2016: 4.5 per cent

The overall growth picture for Turkey remains mixed.

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Japan

GDP growth forecast in 2013: 1.3 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2014: 1.2 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2015: 1.5 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2016: 1.2 per cent

Citi notes that the depreciation of the Yen combined with the recently announced economic stimulus package concentrated on public works spending will likely increase GDP growth by an additional 0.6 per cent in 2013.

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South Korea

GDP growth forecast in 2013: 3.2 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2014: 4.1 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2015: 4.3 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2016: 4.2 per cent

Citi cut growth estimates for Korea by 0.2 per cent for 2013, because of slower-than-expected growth momentum in the fourth quarter of 2012, which was due to sluggish exports and investments.

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Indonesia

GDP growth forecast in 2013: 6.1 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2014: 6.3 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2015: 6.5 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2016: 6.5 per cent

Rebounding coal and palm oil prices, which are good for Indonesia's economy, were more than offset by weakening oil and gas prices.

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Australia

GDP growth forecast in 2013: 2.4 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2014: 3.0 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2015: 3.5 per cent

GDP growth forecast in 2016: 3.6 per cent

Resilient commodity prices combined will Chinese growth will boost Australia's economy.