Capital Ideas™ 
Investment insights from Capital Group

Categories
Global Equities
Is the world deglobalizing?
February 6, 2017


The new U.S. administration’s decision to withdraw from the Trans-Pacific Partnership and open the door to border taxes are the latest examples of a shift away from long-term globalization trends. Global trade volume grew more than 6% annually on average from 1980 through the global financial crisis, but has only averaged 3.6% growth in the past five years.


If trade protectionism persists, this deceleration will only become more pronounced. Investors should be mindful that this changing environment can affect both domestic and global companies. Hence, they should focus on firms most positioned to benefit from changing global trade patterns. These firms can span industries and regions.


Learn more about
Global Equities
Trade

Our latest insights

RELATED INSIGHTS

Never miss an insight

The Capital Ideas newsletter delivers weekly insights straight to your inbox.

Investments are not FDIC-insured, nor are they deposits of or guaranteed by a bank or any other entity, so they may lose value.
Investors should carefully consider investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. This and other important information is contained in the fund prospectuses and summary prospectuses, which can be obtained from a financial professional and should be read carefully before investing.
Statements attributed to an individual represent the opinions of that individual as of the date published and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Capital Group or its affiliates. This information is intended to highlight issues and should not be considered advice, an endorsement or a recommendation.
All Capital Group trademarks mentioned are owned by The Capital Group Companies, Inc., an affiliated company or fund. All other company and product names mentioned are the property of their respective companies.
Use of this website is intended for U.S. residents only. Use of this website and materials is also subject to approval by your home office.
Capital Client Group, Inc.
This content, developed by Capital Group, home of American Funds, should not be used as a primary basis for investment decisions and is not intended to serve as impartial investment or fiduciary advice.

Statements attributed to an individual represent the opinions of that individual as of the date published and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Capital Group or its affiliates. This information is intended to highlight issues and should not be considered advice, an endorsement or a recommendation.