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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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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.
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Black and Hispanic households have experienced more inflation than other groups since the reopening of the economy from the pandemic...
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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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Real estate is still poised for a revival in 2026. Although 2025’s deal recovery was delayed, the key fundamentals remain...
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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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In this report, we outline five key themes that will shape the global commodity landscape in 2026.
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The recent geopolitical shocks and abrupt US policy shifts have heightened concerns about the stability of the dollar-centric global financial...
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Rising student demand and limited housing availability are pushing rents higher and reinforcing investor confidence in Australia’s student accommodation market.
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Greater Manchester has led the UK economy since 2008, driven by knowledge jobs, transport upgrades, and housing growth—but can prosperity...
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From Seoul to Delhi and Shanghai, Asia’s urban centres are rapidly overtaking global rivals as living standards soar. What will...
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Over the next five years, India is set to be one of the fastest-growing major economies across Asia Pacific, lead...
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The US is undergoing or heading towards a 'jobless expansion'. Asian economies, likewise, will probably experience slow job growth over...
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The COP30 in November made some ambitious commitments to scaling up climate finance. Until those materialise, initiatives to leverage natural...
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The UK Budget featured a backloaded tightening of fiscal policy via a series of tax rises. Given most of the...