While the fundamentals for global industrial growth have remained relatively constant, downside risks have notably risen.
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Disruption to LNG flows through the Strait of Hormuz poses a bigger threat to Asia than higher oil prices, risking...
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We estimate inbound arrivals to the Middle East could decline 11-27% y-y in 2026 as a result of the conflict.
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The oil market is well placed to manage the impact from Iran. We now assume oil supply is disrupted by...
A gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics is estimated to be worth around US$1,938, almost three times its value...
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Frontier sectors are central to the UK’s Industrial Strategy. Our latest research reveals where growth is concentrating, and what leaders...
As confidence of the US’ role as the anchor of the international order weakens, our long-term Global Rebalance scenario explores...
Gulf cities are betting big on AI. With billions of dollars in planned investment and megawatts of capacity in the...
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We expect economic growth to strengthen in the Gulf Cooperation Council region in 2026. In contrast, growth in Turkey will...
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Trade restrictions, increasing competition in higher value-added industries, and elevated AI investment will push cities onto different growth paths.
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Global trade will be caught in a tug-of-war between tariffs and AI, capping growth at 1.2% in 2026.
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US exceptionalism is alive and well, and that won't change in 2026.
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Prospects appear solid for global industry in 2026, but activity is set to remain regionally and sectorally divergent.
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We think 2026 will be another challenging year for the UK economy – our GDP growth forecast of 1% is...
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We expect the Eurozone economy to gain momentum in 2026, but without a strong policy boost, its economic growth will...
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We modelled how advanced-economy leadership in innovation and finance could accelerate a global low-carbon transition.
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Unemployment is rising and wage growth is declining for young adults, which could have a long-term scarring impact. Weak labor...
Looking ahead, we anticipate a modest contraction in 2026 for aggregate commodity prices, with US natural gas and precious metals...
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The UK’s productivity performance has been lacklustre since the 2008 global financial crisis—both historically and relative to its international peers.
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The new rare-earth controls from Beijing mark a pivot from raw material oversight to technological leverage.