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Recovery in 2021? These three factors could derail a vaccine-led rebound, Goldman Sachs warns

These risks could dent a consumer boom led by pent-up demand this year

The client note from Goldman Sachs chief economist Jan Hatzius identifies three main downside risks that could ruin the sunny projection for a recovery spurred by the vaccine schedule
The client note from Goldman Sachs chief economist Jan Hatzius identifies three main downside risks that could ruin the sunny projection for a recovery spurred by the vaccine schedule Photo: Getty Images

Goldman Sachs has identified three factors they worry could dent a Covid-19 vaccine-led economic recovery in 2021.

Analysts at the bank said they expected a reduction in virus risk, thanks to mass vaccination coupled with fiscal support for consumer spending, which they expect will lead to a “mid-year consumption boom and very strong growth for 2021”.

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