We have kept our industrial production forecast for the Asia Pacific (APAC) region at 4.9% in 2026, while downgrading our...
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The ongoing US-Iran tensions may impact oil prices and global growth, but a complete closure of the Strait of Hormuz...
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The recent US-Iran agreement aims to stabilize oil markets, but uncertainties and regional tensions may slow progress in shipping through...
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Refined fuel shortages are tightening Asia’s transport capacity, raising costs, and disrupting supply chains—from aviation to manufacturing. With inflation pressures...
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Rising energy prices are set to lift US PCE inflation to its highest level since 2023, with further pressure expected...
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Oil prices are pulling back, but inflation pressures and weakening demand are starting to build. Is this just temporary relief,...
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Disruption to LNG flows through the Strait of Hormuz poses a bigger threat to Asia than higher oil prices, risking...
The US has taken its most aggressive step yet against Russia’s oil sector, sanctioning the financial arms of Rosneft and...
Saudi Aramco’s 20-year, $11bn lease deal with Global Infrastructure Partner (GIP), a firm under BlackRock’s umbrella, for Jafurah Field Gas...
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If the ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Iran break down, how likely is it that Iran will stop shipping through...
Surging crude oil price from Iran-Israel conflict puts global GDP at risk. Is the world economy on the edge of...
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Fears of a substantial escalation in the Middle East last week prompted the largest swing in the oil price in...
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We still anticipate a shallow economic downturn in Q2 and Q3 before a tepid recovery emerges later this year. Accordingly,...
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The outlook for the global economy has improved since the previous quarter’s Global Scenarios Service report and a soft landing...
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The escalation of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East does not pose a downside risk to the US economy because...
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A slower fall in services inflation will partially offset the relatively stronger disinflationary forces in goods prices. We do not...
We believe the Canadian economy has slipped into a moderate recession that will create slack, ease price pressures and help...
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While the economy has expanded throughout 2023, uncertainty remains high and we are not ready to remove a recession from...
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Swings in oil prices pack less of an economic punch than in the past but sudden increases can still be...
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The G7 and the European Union (EU) hope to keep Russian oil exports on the market and prevent global oil...