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Trade policy uncertainty has reached historically high levels, fueled by geopolitical tensions and inward-looking policies, hindering trade growth.
Elevated Trade Uncertainty- Navigating Global Uncertainty
- Global Trade
- International Cooperation
- Investment Growth
- Business & Commerce
- Finance & Money
- Government & Politics
Trade policy uncertainty has reached historically high levels, fueled by geopolitical tensions and inward-looking policies, hindering trade growth.
WBG: Global economic prospectElevated Trade Uncertainty
Trade policy uncertainty has reached historically high levels, fueled by geopolitical tensions and inward-looking policies, hindering trade growth.
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The return of President Trump introduces uncertainty, particularly regarding trade policies, with potential implications for global markets and specific sectors.
Trump Presidency Impact- Navigating Global Uncertainty
- Emerging Markets
- Geopolitics
- Global Trade
- US economy
- Business & Commerce
- Finance & Money
- Government & Politics
The return of President Trump introduces uncertainty, particularly regarding trade policies, with potential implications for global markets and specific sectors.
UBS: Year ahead 2025Trump Presidency Impact
The return of President Trump introduces uncertainty, particularly regarding trade policies, with potential implications for global markets and specific sectors. 
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Global growth is stabilizing but remains subdued by historical standards, projected at 2.6% in 2024 and 2.7% in 2025-26, significantly below pre-pandemic averages.
Subdued Global Growth- Navigating Global Uncertainty
- Advanced economies
- Emerging Markets and Developing Economies
- Global economy
- Business & Commerce
- Finance & Money
- Global Challenges
Global growth is stabilizing but remains subdued by historical standards, projected at 2.6% in 2024 and 2.7% in 2025-26, significantly below pre-pandemic averages.
WBG: Global economic prospectSubdued Global Growth
Global growth is stabilizing but remains subdued by historical standards, projected at 2.6% in 2024 and 2.7% in 2025-26, significantly below pre-pandemic averages. 
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The return of Donald Trump as president introduces a protectionist policy agenda, including tariffs and immigration restrictions, with potentially inflationary consequences.
Trump’s Protectionist Policies- Navigating Global Uncertainty
- Global supply chains
- US inflation
- US trade relations
- Business & Commerce
- Finance & Money
- Government & Politics
The return of Donald Trump as president introduces a protectionist policy agenda, including tariffs and immigration restrictions, with potentially inflationary consequences.
Schroders: Multi Asset 2025 OutlookTrump’s Protectionist Policies
The return of Donald Trump as president introduces a protectionist policy agenda, including tariffs and immigration restrictions, with potentially inflationary consequences. 
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Short Trend Summary
With inflation seemingly under control, central banks may become more susceptible to political pressure to ease policy, potentially leading to a shift from monetary to fiscal dominance and creating medium-term inflation risks.
Shift to Fiscal Dominance- Navigating Global Uncertainty
- Fiscal policy
- Government Debt
- Inflation
- Interest rates
- Monetary Policy
- Business & Commerce
- Finance & Money
- Government & Politics
With inflation seemingly under control, central banks may become more susceptible to political pressure to ease policy, potentially leading to a shift from monetary to fiscal dominance and creating medium-term inflation risks.
Robeco: 5 year expected returns...Shift to Fiscal Dominance
With inflation seemingly under control, central banks may become more susceptible to political pressure to ease policy, potentially leading to a shift from monetary to… 
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Rising geopolitical tensions, particularly between the US and China, are leading to a more fragmented global economy, with implications for trade, investment, and economic growth.
Geopolitical Fragmentation and Distrust- Navigating Global Uncertainty
- Economic Growth
- Global Trade
- International Relations
- Investment flows
- Technological Development
- Business & Commerce
- Global Challenges
- Government & Politics
Rising geopolitical tensions, particularly between the US and China, are leading to a more fragmented global economy, with implications for trade, investment, and economic growth.
Robeco: 5 year expected returns...Geopolitical Fragmentation and Distrust
Rising geopolitical tensions, particularly between the US and China, are leading to a more fragmented global economy, with implications for trade, investment, and economic growth. 
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Short Trend Summary
Global trade is facing increasing headwinds from protectionist measures, impacting supply chains and potentially exacerbating inflation.
Resurgent Protectionism- Navigating Global Uncertainty
- Global Trade
- Inflation
- International Relations
- Supply Chains
- Business & Commerce
- Global Challenges
- Government & Politics
Global trade is facing increasing headwinds from protectionist measures, impacting supply chains and potentially exacerbating inflation.
NatWest: The year ahead 2025Resurgent Protectionism
Global trade is facing increasing headwinds from protectionist measures, impacting supply chains and potentially exacerbating inflation. 
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The return of Donald Trump to the US presidency signals a renewed focus on economic nationalism, with potential implications for global trade, fiscal policy, and monetary policy.
Trump’s Economic Nationalism- Navigating Global Uncertainty
- Global Trade
- Inflation
- International Relations
- US economy
- US monetary policy
- Business & Commerce
- Finance & Money
- Government & Politics
The return of Donald Trump to the US presidency signals a renewed focus on economic nationalism, with potential implications for global trade, fiscal policy, and monetary policy.
NatWest: The year ahead 2025Trump’s Economic Nationalism
The return of Donald Trump to the US presidency signals a renewed focus on economic nationalism, with potential implications for global trade, fiscal policy, and… 
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The potential for increased tariffs under the new Trump administration introduces significant uncertainty and downside risks to global trade and economic growth.
Trump’s Tariff Uncertainty- Navigating Global Uncertainty
- Economic Growth
- Global Trade
- Inflation
- International Relations
- Business & Commerce
- Finance & Money
- Government & Politics
The potential for increased tariffs under the new Trump administration introduces significant uncertainty and downside risks to global trade and economic growth.
Mercer: Economic and market outlook...Trump’s Tariff Uncertainty
The potential for increased tariffs under the new Trump administration introduces significant uncertainty and downside risks to global trade and economic growth. 
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The lines between nation-state attacks and cybercriminal activity are blurring, with both groups adopting each other's tactics and tools.
Nation-State & Cybercrime Blur- Navigating Global Uncertainty
- Critical infrastructure
- Financial institutions
- Government agencies
- Cybersecurity
- Government & Politics
The lines between nation-state attacks and cybercriminal activity are blurring, with both groups adopting each other's tactics and tools.
Microsoft: Digital Defense Report 2024Nation-State & Cybercrime Blur
The lines between nation-state attacks and cybercriminal activity are blurring, with both groups adopting each other's tactics and tools. 
