China To Be The World’s Number One Investment Market In 2011: Earle, Carlton & Hughes

Nov. 16, 2010 - PRLog -- According to a Bloomberg survey released Friday, investors view China as the world’s leading investment market for 2011. The survey was a poll of 1030 investors, traders and analysts who favour China, Brazil, and India as promising markets for 2011. Though China topped the list claiming 33% of the respondent’s preference, Brazil and India only trailed slightly claiming 31% and 29% respectively. Following the three emerging economies, the United States claimed the fourth spot with 23% support.

Research Analyst Steven Halls of Earle, Carlton & Hughes Financial in Barcelona agreed with the findings on Monday stating that: “The emerging economies of China, Brazil, and India represent vast investment opportunities in the coming years. I expect growth to continue throughout 2011, and stay on pace with what has been demonstrated in 2010.” Though Halls’ optimism is not unique, he also shares concerns with survey respondents about inflation and a potential Chinese real estate bubble.

Of the 1030 participants in the Bloomberg survey, 762 people believe that there are real estate bubbles in China compared to 649 who acknowledge the existence of bubbles in the US and Europe.

“Though potential inflation and real estate issues are in China’s future, I don’t believe that they present immediate threats that will halt economic growth in 2011. The Chinese economy grew by almost 11% over the first 3 quarters of ’10 and projections expect that to improve in Q4. I don’t see any reason why this won’t continue through 2011.” Halls also explained that Brazil and India should also exhibit great economic growth in 2011, and that though the United States and Europe won’t post the same economic growth numbers, there are amazing investment opportunities that he expects to capitalize on.

In the US and throughout most of Europe, retail sales were up significantly in September and October. Consumer confidence seems to be returning, and moving into 2011 Halls is not unique in his optimism for the year to come.

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