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Global economic, trade, and investment trends in 2025 are being shaped by a complex interplay of policy pivots and shifting tariff dynamics under the second Trump administration in the United States. Although reciprocal tariffs introduced in early April have been paused for 90 days, key tariffs remain in effect, including 25% on imports from Mexico...

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is poised for robust economic expansion, with real GDP growth forecast to average 4.7% between 2025 and 2030, outpacing the 2.6% recorded between 2019 and 2024. Population growth is anticipated to stay positive, reaching 12.3 million in 2030 from 11.1 million in 2024, with the share of adult and middle-aged adult and ...

The next 5 years will be a defining period for global commodity markets, shaped by geopolitical upheavals, trade restrictions, and technological advancements. Supply chain disruptions—from sanctions on Russian oil and gas to Red Sea shipping bottlenecks—are driving volatility across key commodities, while protectionist policies, including US tariff...

21 May 2025  |  Global  |  Megatrends

Trend Opportunity Profile Series: Economic Trends (3rd Edition)

Key Transformations in Customer Experience and Shopping Platforms Enabling Growth and Innovation to 2030

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This series offers an overview of the economic risks and transformative trends adopted by countries globally, leading to a better business and economic environment and creating direct opportunities for major sectors such as healthcare and medicine, industrial, technology, supply chain and logistics, energy, food and agriculture, mobility, business ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a transformative megatrend with the potential to reshape industries of the future. AI is poised to drive unprecedented changes that redefine how businesses create and deliver value, including revolutionizing customer experience (CX), operational efficiency, and IT operations. Its profound impact on compan...

Global trade and economic growth momentum will be a complex function of political, trade, and policy moves made under the second Trump administration in the United States. This Frost & Sullivan macroeconomic thought leadership lays down potential US policy scenarios (including tariffs, immigration, and foreign policy) to establish forecasts for 202...

This study highlights a range of transformative trends shaping the Asia-Pacific region and unlocking quantifiable opportunities through 2035. Business Model Transformation: This framework identifies dynamic shifts that will push businesses to adopt new business models such as circular value chains, value chain compression, direct-to-consumer (D2C)...

This study focuses on sustainability practices in the retail sector. It examines the integration of sustainability practices in retail, encompassing supply chain management, eco-friendly product offerings, and the adoption of business models such as circular economy, zero-waste retail stores, and subscription-based retail. Important drivers inclu...

The evolution of technology is fundamentally reshaping the warfare landscape, introducing new methodologies, weapons systems, and strategic paradigms. Key trends and implications characterize this transformation, which will define future conflicts. Securing military infrastructure, critical systems, and sensitive information will become paramoun...