Strong services growth and industrial specialisation are strengthening Birmingham’s economy, yet structural challenges remain—will the city be able to sustain this momentum?
Anusha Suthenthiran
With net migration set to fall to its lowest level since 1997, the UK faces weaker growth and higher borrowing. Can productivity gains and AI really make up the shortfall?
China’s rapid rise across both high-tech and labour-intensive exports is reshaping global trade and squeezing competitors — but which countries and industries are most at risk?
The US is loosening restrictions on advanced chip exports to China, hoping to slow its manufacturing progress, but China’s drive for self-sufficiency is accelerating — will this policy shift actually work?
News-based measures show a sharp rise in uncertainty in early 2026, driven by geopolitics and tariffs. But survey evidence and investment data paint a steadier picture. Are businesses seeing through the noise?
With US tariff threats escalating over Greenland and Europe weighing retaliation, could this standoff trigger a broader trade war and slow global growth?
AI is increasingly blamed for job losses, yet the data tells a more complex story. Are workers truly being replaced or is something else driving labour market shifts?
Gilt yields are expected to ease over the coming years, but higher term premia, fiscal pressures, and shifting investor demand could slow the pace of decline. With markets underestimating these forces, are investors prepared for a longer wait for lower yields?
Brent crude is expected to fall below consensus as supply outpaces demand, leaving the market vulnerable to a prolonged surplus. Could downside risks outweigh geopolitical support?
AI adoption and cloud demand are driving unprecedented data centre expansion. What risks and bottlenecks could slow the growth?
Greater Manchester has led the UK economy since 2008, driven by knowledge jobs, transport upgrades, and housing growth—but can prosperity reach its outer districts?
From Seoul to Delhi and Shanghai, Asia’s urban centres are rapidly overtaking global rivals as living standards soar. What will this mean for the balance of global economic power?
Climate-linked flooding is becoming more severe, reshaping risks for UK cities, real estate, and local economies. Which areas face the greatest impact—and why?
UK housing affordability has strengthened since 2022, supporting rising prices—but with pay growth slowing and limited rate cuts ahead, is the market nearing a plateau?
Europe’s shrinking development pipeline is tightening vacancies and lifting rental growth across key CRE sectors. Which cities and regions are set to grow fastest?
After years of volatility, commodity markets face renewed macroeconomic headwinds as slowing global growth and trade disruptions hit demand. Could 2026 mark the start of a deeper correction—or a turning point for recovery?
Leading cities like London, New York, and San Jose are thriving through technology, knowledge industries, and demographic advantages. As global shifts and AI reshape urban economies, which cities will stay ahead in the coming years?
A federal government shutdown is unlikely to shift forecasts for GDP, unemployment, or inflation but adds downside risks to near-term growth. Extended disruption could also influence the Fed’s timing on rate cuts. How long would it take for the shutdown to leave a lasting mark on the economy?
Texas has emerged as the powerhouse of America’s economic southward shift, leading in job creation and high-value industries from tech to finance. With its growth outpacing the national average, will Texas continue to anchor the next phase of US expansion?
After falling into negative territory due to overly dovish market expectations, the stock-bond correlation is expected to return to positive levels by 2026. How should investors rethink strategies relying on long-duration bonds?
