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We forecast construction activity will rebound in 2026, underpinned by four key themes that will define the year.
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We forecast construction activity will rebound in 2026, underpinned by four key themes that will define the year.
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The US attack on Venezuela over the weekend dramatically increases uncertainty about the future of its political regime, but the...
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Even under our strong upside scenarios for oil and migrant return, Venezuela's GDP returns to just 50% below the 2013...
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Travel demand will defy the slowdown in economic growth in 2026. International visitor growth is expected to accelerate to 8%...
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Our supply-chain stress index rose in October after sticking within a narrow range over the past year. Volatile trade flows...
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Australia faces a series of tussles for 2026 – inflation versus the RBA, public versus private demand and homeowners versus...
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The Bank of Japan raised its policy rate by 0.25ppts to 0.75% at its meeting on Friday, which the dovish...
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We're raising our forecast for light vehicle sales to 15.7mn next year to reflect improving affordability, the new-car loan interest...
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Brent crude is expected to fall below consensus as supply outpaces demand, leaving the market vulnerable to a prolonged surplus....
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AI adoption and cloud demand are driving unprecedented data centre expansion. What risks and bottlenecks could slow the growth?
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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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Canada’s industrial property outlook for 2026 points to broad resilience. Explore which markets fare better and the key risks influencing...
LatAm economies will lose momentum in 2026, but some will fare better.
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Europe’s cities are at a critical point, with population stagnation, weakened industrial competitiveness, and acute housing crises weighing heavily on...
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Sino-African relations have improved following Trump’s protectionist tilt. Next year, those relations will start showing strain as African industrialisation efforts...
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We believe APAC will remain the strongest global performer in 2026. However, the growth trajectory will likely be more uneven...
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We've changed our fiscal outlook for Japan in our December forecast round. We now expect the new government to set...
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US exceptionalism is alive and well, and that won't change in 2026.
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We anticipate another year of broadly steady and unexceptional global GDP growth, but with some more interesting stories running below...
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Prospects appear solid for global industry in 2026, but activity is set to remain regionally and sectorally divergent.