Read in-depth analysis on the key trends shaping demand across in...
Read in-depth analysis on the key trends shaping demand across industries, consumers and national markets, with insight and market statistics that offer global strategic coverage.
Global growth is set to slow in 2024 as a result of high cost pressures for businesses and consumers, especially high interest rates. Asia Pacific will continue to stand out as the main global growth region while advanced economies decelerate.…
The global economic outlook has improved since Q1 2021. Global real GDP growth in 2021 is now expected to be the fastest in more than 40 years, at 5.8% (a 0.5 percentage points upgrade relative to the Q1 forecast), followed by 4.5% growth in 2022 (a…
The global economic outlook has worsened substantially since February 2022, with lower expected growth and higher uncertainty. The war in Ukraine and economic sanctions on Russia have caused large reductions in Russian energy and commodity supplies,…
The global economy is forecast to slow considerably in 2023. This comes as businesses and consumers remain constrained by the adverse combination of persistent inflation and high interest rates. Amidst the sharp slowdown, growth prospects have…
The global economy continues to witness resilience, supported by easing inflation, improved supply conditions and labour market strength. While an economic normalisation is underway, growth remains stagnant and below potential on the back of a…