Economic & Trade Risk Insights

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Economic Outlook 2026-27: Stretching the Limits of Global Growth

The global economy is defying gravity, but for how long? The global business landscape enters 2026 with surprising resilience. According to Allianz Research’s latest report, global GDP growth is expected to reach +2.9% in 2026, following a robust +3% in 2025. This upward revision defies earlier fears of a recession, driven largely by the momentum in the US and China.
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Economic outlook 2026-27 The Fog of War

The war in the Middle East sets the stage. For the US and Europe, we expect lower growth, higher inflation, stronger fiscal pressure and a challenging situation for central banks.
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Conflict in the Middle East: Implications for markets and macro

The US-Israeli strikes on Iran will have implications for energy markets, shipping costs, inflation risks and financial conditions – but everything hinges on how long the conflict lasts.
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