Global Cities Index 2025: Key findings and trends to watch in the world’s largest cities

Anthony Bernard-Sasges is a Senior Economist in the Cities & Regions forecasting team. He primarily produces research and forecasts for cities in the United States and Canada. Anthony also manages the Oxford Economics Global Cities Index and helps develop the team’s geospatial data analysis capabilities.

Dan Parker is a Senior Economist in the Cities & Regions forecasting team. His primary focus is producing forecasts and written analysis for the European region, as well as supporting clients on a range of bespoke projects. Dan also leads on our European scenario products, including the quarterly Cities & Regions Climate Service.

George is a Lead Economist in the Cities and Regions forecasting team. He manages Oxford Economics’ Global Cities forecasting service and associated research. George is also responsible for the team’s Middle Eastern regional forecasts, supporting clients on a range of bespoke projects.

Liam Sides is an Associate Director within Oxford Economics’ Cities & Regions team. He is responsible for global research and analysis on urban economies and provides clients with in-depth insights into sub-national trends and developments across the world. With over a decade of experience in regional economic analysis, Liam has worked extensively across a range of sectors including local growth, skills, transport, and defence.

Scott is responsible for producing sub-national forecasts for the Asian and China Cities and Regional Forecasting Services. He graduated from the University of Manchester with a MSc in Economics.