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Helium shortages are rattling chip supply chains—but with reserves and pricing power on their side, can chipmakers stay ahead of...
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Helium shortages are rattling chip supply chains—but with reserves and pricing power on their side, can chipmakers stay ahead of...
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We have raised our CPI forecast for Japan for this year and next, reflecting a revised profile for oil prices....
What happens to the UK economy if migration slows sharply? Growth, tax revenues, and pensions could all be at risk—but...
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Oxford Economics examines how a prolonged Iran war could disrupt oil supply, reshape global trade flows, pressure energy-dependent economies, and...
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The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz has eased oil market fears, pushing crude prices lower and offering potential relief...
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A sharp escalation in the US–Israel war on Iran has triggered a major shock across global energy and travel markets.
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A year after our “world of self-interest” thesis, we examine how global economic policy, trade, and markets have evolved and...
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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...
US tariff pressures are easing as metals and pharmaceutical measures prove less severe than expected, with key exemptions and policy...
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Private credit risks are rising, but limited spillovers and lower leverage reduce the threat to broader financial stability.
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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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RESEARCH BRIEFING Travel Industry Monitor: Q1 2026 A quarterly online survey capturing industry sentiment on tourism trends and travel outlook.
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Asia and Mexico see stronger electronics export growth from US AI data centre investment, with spillovers concentrated in key tech...
Treasury yields declined and risk sentiment improved as ceasefire hopes lifted markets, but uncertainty around Iran talks persists. Can this...
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RESEARCH BRIEFING Global Cruise Surge Fueled by Value & Destinations Cruising has grown rapidly, driven by rising travel demand, unique...
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APAC’s interventionist government measures are imposing macroeconomic costs that markets may be underestimating.
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We expect enterprise technology spending in the Americas to grow 6.5% in 2026 in US$ terms, and 5.9% in real...
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A prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz could send shockwaves through global industry, but which sectors and regions are...
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Supply chains are under more strain as fuel and shipping costs rise and key chip materials become harder to source—but...