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Commodity Market Outlook Q4 2023: Slowing Demand and Sufficient Supply to Limit Price Growth in 2024
Aleksandra Svidler
Amid the global economic slowdown, weaker private consumption, business spending and capital investment are expected to weigh on commodity demand and curb price growth. However, the outlook remains highly uncertain due to elevated geopolitical risks, which could lead to supply disruptions and intensify price volatility, especially in energy markets.
Global Economic Forecasts: 2024 Outlook
Euromonitor International
Find updated GDP growth projections and inflation forecasts for 2024 to help your strategic planning.
Global Inflation Tracker Q4 2023: Inflation Eases Despite High Economic Uncertainty
Justinas Liuima
Global inflationary pressures are forecast to moderate further in 2024. Under the baseline scenario, global inflation is predicted to stand at 4.9% in 2024, down from 6.9% in 2023. Stricter monetary policies, weaker economic growth and a consequent demand slowdown are helping to ease the price pressures.
New Economic Reality: Identifying Opportunities as Geopolitics Transforms Globalisation
Maxim Hofer
Globalisation has boosted global growth and facilitated the rise of emerging markets. Yet, the shifting global economic balance of power has increasingly led to political backlash, trade conflicts and protectionism. The COVID-19 pandemic and war in Ukraine have greatly exacerbated existing geopolitical tensions, leading to an increasing fragmentation and reorganisation of the global economy. Therefore, businesses need to adjust strategies to mitigate risks and seize new opportunities.
Global Economic Outlook: Q4 2023
Maxim Hofer
The global economy has continued to show unexpected resilience in the second half of 2023 despite elevated inflation and restrictive monetary policy in most economies. In large part, this has been the result of surprising strength of the US economy, driven by robust consumer spending, low unemployment and high services sector activity.
Balancing Act: Exploring Brazilian Consumers' Dual Mindset in 2024
Justinas Liuima
Easing of inflationary pressures and looser monetary policy are expected to benefit Brazilian consumers and lift their purchasing power, although slower global economic growth will constrain faster disposable income growth in 2024. For companies, it will be key to provide good value for money for goods and services to gain customer loyalty in Brazil.