Global Risks Report 2026: Geopolitical and Economic Risks Rise in New Age of Competition
you are currently viewing::Global Risks Report 2026: Geopolitical and Economic Risks Rise in New Age of CompetitionJanuary 14, 2026-Geoeconomic confrontation emerges as the top global risk for 2026, climbing eight positions in the two-year outlook, as economic risks rise fastest in the short term-with downturn and inflation both surging eight positions year-on-year.
The World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report 2026, published today, finds geoeconomic confrontation emerges as the top risk for the year, followed by interstate conflict, extreme weather, societal polarization and misinformation and disinformation. The outlook from leaders and experts shows deep concern. Half of those surveyed anticipate a turbulent or stormy world over the next two years, up 14 percentage points from last year. A further 40% expect the two-year outlook to be unsettled at the very least, while 9% expect stability and 1% predict calm. When it comes to the outlook for the next 10 years, 57% expect a turbulent or stormy world, 32% expect things to be unsettled, 10% predict stability and 1% anticipate calm. Source: WEF (World Economic Forum) |
July 30, 2026--Overview
Global activity is showing tentative signs of improvement, with forward-looking indicators pointing to a gradual strengthening, supported by firmer services activity.
Inflation concerns persist, even as some recent readings have shown signs of easing, reflecting the decline in commodity prices in June and a moderation in supply chain pressures.
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July 15, 2026--ISS STOXX GmbH, a leading provider of comprehensive and data-centric research and technology solutions that help capital market participants identify investment opportunities, detect qualitative and quantitative portfolio company risks, and meet evolving regulatory requirements, today announced that Virginia (Ginny) Gomez will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer of ISS STOXX on August 3, 2026.
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July 15, 2026-ETFGI reports Global ETF Industry Reaches Record US$23.09 Trillion as YTD Net Inflows Hit All-Time High of US$1.33 Trillion at the end of June.
July 8, 2026-Growth holds up, but remains uneven, as tech momentum offsets war drag
Global growth is projected at 3.0 percent for 2026 and 3.4 percent for 2027, broadly unchanged cumulatively from the April 2026 World Economic Outlook. The outlook is uneven: The war shock is weighing on energy importers and vulnerable economies, while AI-driven demand is lifting countries integrated into the global technology value chain.
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