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The GCC is set for a strong economic recovery in 2027, with growth in key sectors and increased government spending...
Research Briefing
The GCC is set for a strong economic recovery in 2027, with growth in key sectors and increased government spending...
Explore the outlook for the European economy in 2027, including investment trends, political shifts, and potential challenges ahead.
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We've treated Asia’s external strength with some caution this year. After all, gross trade and financial inflows have risen much...
Generative AI could reshape the global economy through 2030 and beyond, but the scale of its impact remains highly uncertain....
Across Asia-Pacific, governments are investing heavily in AI infrastructure, research and skills as they compete to capture the economic opportunities...
Trade economists have long recognised that domestic regulations can affect international trade, even when restricting trade is not their purpose....
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The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has cost the global economy dearly. But Hormuz is one of around 30...
There is a growing consensus that artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to raise productivity, improve competitiveness, and underpin long-term...
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We expect a more drawn-out Middle East conflict, with a long-term reduction in the level of shipping through the Strait.
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Explore the complexities of devolution in the UK and its potential impact on regional growth and governance. Discover insights on...
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France's economic outlook is concerning, with weak consumer confidence and a struggling labor market impacting growth. Discover more insights.
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Explore the shifting economic landscape, with insights on inflation, GDP growth, and the impact of AI investment on productivity and...
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President Donald Trump’s declaration that the ceasefire between the US and Iran is allegedly over has only highlighted the fragile...
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China remains a manufacturing leader, adapting its industrial strategy while other Asian nations find opportunities in complementary sectors. Discover more.
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The new tariff regime is shaping trade dynamics, with key countries facing varying rates. Investigations into labour practices may lead...
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The Middle East conflict is affecting global energy prices and Asia's industrial production, with challenges for exports and opportunities in...
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Data centres are evolving rapidly, driven by AI demand. Discover the challenges and opportunities shaping this dynamic investment landscape.
It’s not the breadth of AI adoption that matters, but how it’s being used.
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AI spending is set to become the primary driver of incremental enterprise tech spend growth, rising from $340 billion in...
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Energy-driven supply shocks push Eurozone inflation higher, prompting expected ECB rate hikes despite weak demand.