A Tumultuous Year Tests Optimism Among American Retirement Savers

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A Tumultuous Year Tests Optimism Among American Retirement Savers

December 18, 2025-Surveying more than 3,000 Americans, PensionBee Happy Retirement Report finds retirement sentiment drops over 10% in 2025
Retirement optimism dropped by over 10% in 2025, according to new consumer sentiment data by PensionBee. Positive retirement sentiment peaked in March at 55% before dropping to just 44% by year's end.

2025 brought volatile markets, unprecedented tariffs, and the longest government shutdown in history.

PensionBee's 2025 Happy Retirement Report captures the impact of the year's events on 3,000 American retirement savers, with special focus paid to the actions and attitudes that underpin retirement sentiment.

Source: PensionBee US

International Debt Report 2025: When relief isn’t enough-LMICs face their largest external debt outflows in 50 years

December 3, 2025--A paradox is unfolding across low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). Inflation is receding and the punishing interest rates of recent years are finally easing, offering some relief. International market bonds issuances are gradually returning-at more sustainable prices -providing countries with much needed financing that helps reduce the risk of default and temporarily eases fiscal strains.

International Debt Report 2025: When relief isn't enough-LMICs face their largest external debt outflows in 50 years

December 3, 2025--A paradox is unfolding across low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Inflation is receding and the punishing interest rates of recent years are finally easing, offering some relief. International market bonds issuances are gradually returning-at more sustainable prices - providing countries with much needed financing that helps reduce the risk of default and temporarily eases fiscal strains.

Making the Green Transition Work for People and the Economy

November 28, 2025-As the global economy shifts under mounting inflation,fractured supply chains and rising inequality,the pace of climate action faces new pressures. The World Economic Forum's Executive Opinion Survey of 11,000 businesses found that 37% consider higher energy and commodity costs as barriers to competitive green business models,while more than half worry about affordability for consumers-warning that without economic feasibility and social alignment,climate ambition may falter.

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