The last few weeks of less than flattering economic data are a reminder that the economy has a long way to go in this recovery.
A great deal of focus has been placed on the U.S. consumer, which amounts to roughly 70% of GDP over the last 50 years, and approximately 48% of the first year past recoveries. But now more than ever, the U.S. consumer is shouldering less of a burden.
Emerging markets share of global consumption has eclipsed that of the U.S. consumer.
Source: J.P.Morgan Asset Management
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Global Consumption Share – % of global consumer spending
The last few weeks of less than flattering economic data are a reminder that the economy has a long way to go in this recovery.
A great deal of focus has been placed on the U.S. consumer, which amounts to roughly 70% of GDP over the last 50 years, and approximately 48% of the first year past recoveries. But now more than ever, the U.S. consumer is shouldering less of a burden.
Emerging markets share of global consumption has eclipsed that of the U.S. consumer.
Source: J.P.Morgan Asset Management