What is the future of the euro zone? 2012 economic outlooks

Eric Chaney, Chief economist of the AXA Group explains why 2012 is a bifurcation year. The main case scenario: Italy eventually succeeds in doing the reforms; the European Central Bank turns to quantitative easing to prevent deflation; markets take a more positive view on the euro crisis.

The interview is made by AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM). Funded in 1994, AXA IM is rank as the 14th largest asset manager worldwide in terms of assets under management. Eric Chaney is the Head of Research.

Need more information? Read «Special 2012 Outlook», the latest issue of Investment Strategy edited by AXA Investment Managers.