All articles tagged with #global economy
Originally Published 3 days ago — by The Economist
Despite pessimistic forecasts, the global economy in 2025 grew around 3%, outperforming expectations due to resilient growth in major economies like the US, China, and Germany, supported by falling interest rates and fiscal stimulus.
Originally Published 3 days ago — by Financial Times
A significant copper shortage is projected to pose a systemic risk to global economic growth by 2040, driven by increased demand from the energy transition and AI sectors, with supply struggling to keep pace, potentially threatening technological progress and infrastructure development.
Originally Published 4 days ago — by BBC
Tariffs continue to significantly influence the global economy, with ongoing US-China trade tensions, moderate growth forecasts for 2026, and various geopolitical and economic factors shaping future developments. Despite some mitigation, tariffs have increased costs and uncertainty, impacting global trade and economic growth.
Originally Published 9 days ago — by Barron's
Investors may be underestimating the potential for stronger global economic growth in 2026, driven by pent-up demand and increased policy support, which could lead to higher inflation and pose risks to bond markets. Strategists suggest a shift towards cyclical stocks and caution against bonds unless yields are attractive, as higher growth may reignite inflation concerns and impact monetary policy.
Originally Published 15 days ago — by The Guardian
The article discusses the rise of 'AI slop,' low-quality, surreal, and often copyright-violating content created using AI tools that flood social media platforms, driven by algorithmic engagement and a global economy that rewards virality over quality, with creators from around the world making a living through this phenomenon.
Originally Published 22 days ago — by Bloomberg.com
Despite significant geopolitical tensions, economic shifts, and rising inflation concerns, global markets have remained resilient in 2025, with equities up and gold prices soaring, indicating investor uncertainty and the need for insurance against future risks.
Originally Published 26 days ago — by Nature
AI's transformative potential on the global economy is vast and uncertain, with predictions ranging from modest growth to a trillion-dollar revolution. Understanding its effects requires real-time data, imaginative social science models, and careful experimentation to anticipate societal shifts, policy needs, and inequality risks.
Originally Published 27 days ago — by Chatham House
The article forecasts key geopolitical, economic, and technological challenges for 2026, including ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, tense US-China relations, economic resilience amid trade tensions, AI advancements, and climate adaptation efforts, highlighting potential flashpoints and strategic shifts worldwide.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by AP News
Despite US trade tensions and tariffs, the OECD expects the global economy to grow 3.2% in 2025, with the US economy expanding by 2%, and highlights resilience amid policy uncertainties and investments in AI, with China and India also showing strong growth.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by Financial Times
Global bond markets declined following hawkish comments from the Bank of Japan, signaling potential changes in monetary policy that affected investor sentiment and bond prices.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Al Jazeera
The upcoming US-China summit at the APEC conference is crucial for global economic stability, as the two largest economies seek to de-escalate trade tensions that could otherwise significantly harm global growth, with potential impacts on supply chains, international trade, and economic forecasts.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Guardian
The IMF forecasts that US debt will surpass Italy and Greece by 2030 due to Trump's tax cuts and increased spending, with US debt rising from 125% to 143% of income, driven by large budget deficits and borrowing, while Italy and Greece work to control their debt levels amidst economic challenges.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Axios
The recent AWS outage highlights the fragility of the global economy's reliance on centralized cloud providers like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, as a failure in one region caused widespread disruptions across numerous services and companies worldwide, emphasizing the risks of centralization and the importance of resilient infrastructure.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by AP News
Nestlé is planning to cut 16,000 jobs over the next two years and increase cost savings targets to 3 billion Swiss francs to improve its financial performance amid external challenges like rising commodity costs and tariffs. The company is also restructuring its workforce, eliminating 12,000 white-collar positions, to achieve annual savings of 1 billion Swiss francs, as it navigates a turbulent year marked by leadership changes and external economic pressures.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The New York Times
Nestlé plans to cut 16,000 jobs over the next two years as part of a broader effort to save $3.7 billion by 2027, under new CEO Philipp Navratil, mainly affecting white-collar positions, to adapt to changing global conditions.