Global economy
Don’t be fooled – everything has changed for the global economy: Gita Gopinath
Damage caused by US tariffs has so far been muted but that won’t last
Why 2026 is poised to be another rocky year for global trade
The US, Canada and Mexico are about to start reviewing the North American free-trade deal that took effect in 2020
Trump shook up global trade this year; some uncertainty may persist in 2026
A big unknown for 2026 is whether many of the US president’s tariffs are allowed to stand
Vietnam won’t let go of the global economy
The export powerhouse needs its factories to keep humming
OECD points to potential economic icebergs ahead
Rising trade restrictions between the US and other countries could ‘inflict significant damage’ on global output and supply chains
Tariffs, AI boom could test global growth’s resilience, OECD says
In its Economic Outlook report, the organisation says an artificial intelligence investment boom has helped offset some of the shock from US tariff hikes
Market calls for 2026 already laced with ‘Buy, but...’
The conviction about the economic picture seems weaker than usual
Manufacturing weakens in Europe, Asia on faltering demand and tariff uncertainties
Factory activity contracted for the ninth straight month in the US amid slumping orders and higher prices for inputs
The global ‘polytunity’
Cascading crises are a rare opportunity for the transformation of development institutions and ideas
