Macroeconomics

Mega Trends 2040 renders a futuristic and comprehensive analysis of the transformative, global forces that define the future world, with their far-reaching impact on businesses, economics, cultures, and personal lives. As we look to 2040, we see 23 transformational themes emerging from our universe of 5 Mega Trends which will help the forward think...

This Frost & Sullivan report examines novel concepts in various aspects of the energy industry that help in the effort to create a better environment, generating direct opportunities across major sectors: energy, industrial, mobility, and technology. The Trend Opportunity Profiles analyze transformative trends alternative energy solutions and servi...

The global economy in recent years has faced a multitude of challenges such as the 2018 US-China Trade war, the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, the 2022 Russo-Ukrainian war, as well as the recent 2023 Israel-Hamas war. These geopolitical upheavals have significantly impacted the socio-economic stability of countries across the world, with developed and eme...

In a rapidly evolving economic and geopolitical landscape, climate change, environmental preservation, and sustainable development have gained importance on the global policy stage. The objectives outlined in the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement offer extensive guidance for transitioning toward a green, low-carbon global e...

Rife geopolitical tensions and multiple external shocks during the past few years have been rapidly transforming global supply chains and pushing firms to take strategic site-selection decisions. The need for economic resiliency is fostering a paradigm shift as companies are directing investments into the establishment of local and regional manufac...

Globally, businesses are reestablishing themselves in geopolitically unstable markets, with an emphasis on unlocking data's potential and leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to support business outcomes. About 87% of enterprises believe AI and machine learning (ML) are important in achieving business goals to grow revenue, increase operational ...

Developed economies in Europe are facing elevated price pressures and a tight credit environment amidst subdued global growth in 2023. Persistent inflation, climate change's adverse impact on the tourism industry, slowing export demand, and geopolitical chaos are key factors likely to weigh on near-term growth momentum. A significant cutback in oil...

Carbon capture utilization and storage is gaining industry traction as a highly effective decarbonizing strategy. Global efforts to combat climate change, government incentives and industrial emission regulations, eco-conscious consumers, and green technology advancements are among the factors driving the need for CCUS solutions. CCUS implementa...

The aging phenomenon is rapidly changing the face of demographics and consumer markets globally, with the global elderly to touch 2.1 billion persons by 2050. Aside from Western economies, which have traditionally been associated with aging populations, emerging market economies will see fast-growing aging populations between 2030 and 2050. In the ...