| Protracted period of low growth looms large, undermining progress on sustainable development, warns UN flagship economic report
January 4, 2023-- Weakening global trade, high borrowing costs, elevated public debt, persistently low investment, and mounting geopolitical tensions put global growth at risk |
| However, last year's stronger-than-expected GDP growth masked short-term risks and structural vulnerabilities.
The UN's flagship economic report presents a sombre economic outlook for the near term. Persistently high interest rates, further escalation of conflicts, sluggish international trade, and increasing climate disasters, pose significant challenges to global growth. The prospects of a prolonged period of tighter credit conditions and higher borrowing costs present strong headwinds for a world economy saddled with debt, while in need of more investments to resuscitate growth, fight climate change and accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). view the United Nations World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) 2024 report |
| Bybit & Block Scholes Report: Market Sentiment Shows Early Signs of Recovery December 5, 2025-Bybit, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume has released its latest Crypto Derivatives Analytics Report in collaboration with Block Scholes, revealing cautiously optimistic signals in cryptocurrency markets following a volatile start to December. |
| Is the world ageing out of interest rates? December 3, 2025-Interest rates are a key monetary policy tool used by central banks around the world to encourage changes in economic activity.
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| Global X: Investing Outlook Complicated by Contradictions in U.S. Economy and Evolving Geopolitical Order
December 3, 2025-Despite challenges, there are ample reasons for broad optimism, including AI-driven cost savings |
| OECD Economic Outlook. Volume 2025 Issue 2 Resilient Growth but with Increasing Fragilities
December 2, 2025-The global economy has proved more resilient than expected this year, supported by improved financial conditions, rising AI-related investment and trade, and macroeconomic policies. However, underlying fragilities are increasing. Labour markets are showing first signs of weakening despite the OECD unemployment rate steady at 4.9%, with job vacancies falling below their 2019 average in many countries and confidence softening. |
| Goods trade growth set to moderate as barometer index dips November 28, 2025-Goods trade growth appears to have slowed in the second half of 2025 following a surge in the first half driven by frontloading of imports ahead of expected tariff hikes and by rising demand for AI-related products, according to the latest WTO Goods Trade Barometer. |
| Global economy: If a triple bubble looms, can we survive a triple burst? November 28, 2025-The global economy faces three potential financial bubbles related to cryptocurrencies, artificial intelligence and debt.
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