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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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Research Briefing
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.
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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.