Investments / Economy

A retrospective perspective: how the global economy has changed in 35 years

Will Suez shipping disruption derail hopes for rate cuts?

Is there a risk of a US recession in 2024?

One of the dominant narratives this time last year was that a US recession was highly likely during 2023, with consequent negative impacts on the global economy and financial markets. This view was driven by the rapid rise in inflation and aggressive hiking of interest rates by the US Federal Reserve.

Economies at a glance October 2023