World

Global trade, international markets, geopolitics, and economic developments from every corner of the world.

$105T

Global GDP

Estimated 2026

$32T

World Trade

Annualized volume

$1.6T

FDI Flows

Cross-border investment

190+

Countries Tracked

Across all regions

Regional Briefings

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North America

Fed signals cautious approach to rate cuts as growth holds steady.

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Europe

ECB navigates energy price volatility amid slow recovery.

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Asia Pacific

China stimulus measures boost manufacturing PMI to expansion.

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Middle East

Gulf sovereign wealth funds accelerate diversification drive.

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Latin America

Brazil and Mexico attract record FDI on nearshoring trend.

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Africa

African fintech sector draws $4B in venture funding YTD 2026.

International shipping costs decline and delivery times normalize, supporting economic growth prospects worldwide.

By Richard Palmer