What are commodities signalling about the uncertain global outlook?
Uncertainty has been high in recent months on the back of the national election in the US, which was set to determine the fate and policy priorities of the largest economy globally.
Read MoreIndonesia is set to continue presenting strong economic dynamism
In recent decades, Southeast Asia has emerged as one of the most dynamic regions in the world, featuring some of the fastest-growing economies.
Read MoreAre capital inflows to EM set to accelerate?
Despite ongoing volatility, the year has been more constructive for capital flows to emerging markets (EM). This has been predicated by the global easing cycle led by the US Federal Reserve (Fed) and the European Central Bank
Read MoreThe case is building for deeper rate cuts by the ECB
In mid-2022, an unprecedented inflationary surge pressed the European Central Bank (ECB) to embark on its most aggressive monetary tightening cycle to date. In less than a year and a half, a record sequence of ten consecutive rate
Read MoreWhat to expect from China’s economic stimulus?
After the re-opening from the late wave of Covid pandemic in China two years ago, there was significant hope for another period of strong Chinese driven global growth. However, following an initial recovery, expectations faded as GDP
Read MoreGlobal trade is set to withstand significant headwinds in 2025
International trade has displayed extraordinary volatility in recent years. After the sharp collapse in trade volumes in 2020 resulting from the Covid-pandemic,
Read MoreIs gold set to continue making new highs?
Gold’s role in a portfolio has always been a topic of significant controversy. On the one hand, enthusiasts point to the importance of the precious metal as a key diversifier that also serves as a safe-haven against inflation,
Read MoreHow Japan’s Economic Growth Outlook Shifted to Pessimism
Positive expectations prevailed around Japan’s economic outlook at the end of last year. This was a remarkable sign of confidence given the less favourable
Read MoreUnraveling Germany’s economic growth underperformance
Historically, Germany was portrayed as the epitome of high productivity, displaying superior engineering expertise and a strong work ethic.
Read MoreIs there a long-term bull case for copper ?
Commodities are one of the pillars of the global economy, vital for real world, tangible, physical activities, such as transportation and the production of manufactured goods.
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