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The EIU Update China’s global expansion 3.0: six trends in China’s outward direct investment While economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions continue to impact cross-border investment, China remains a dominant force, expanding its outward direct investment (ODI) stock to 7.2% of the global total. Economy | Forecasting | Geopolitics | Risk | Trade | China | Country Analysis
The EIU Update Trump’s China visit is in limbo Forecasting | Geopolitics | China | United States | Country Analysis
The EIU Update Iran doubles down on oil pressure point in war with US Energy | Forecasting | Geopolitics | Global | Iran | United States | Country Analysis | Energy
The EIU Update Financial services chart of the week: war-risk premiums surge Energy | Forecasting | Geopolitics | Sustainability | Trade | Global
Navigating geopolitical risk in the Middle East A fragile ceasefire now holds between Israel and Iran, but the risk of renewed conflict—and broader regional instability—remains high. Disruption to oil flows, nuclear uncertainty, and shifting alliances are placing pressure on markets, investors, and policymakers worldwide. Find out more
Navigating uncertainty in APAC A renewed wave of US tariffs is disrupting trade across Asia, compelling China to pursue new trade partnerships and forcing regional economies to recalibrate their growth strategies. As the region absorbs the fallout of tariffs, capital flight and security flashpoints, governments and corporates… Find out more
Global outlook 2025: The US takes a wrecking ball to global trade The global economy now faces a significant shock with forecasted growth of just 1.9% in 2025, the weakest outturn since the pandemic. Find out more
Democracy Index 2024 The Democracy Index 2024 provides a detailed analysis of political trends at country, regional and global levels. Find out more
Middle East conflict: implications from a US perspective Disruption to roughly one-fifth of global seaborne oil flows has driven sharp volatility in Brent crude prices. Gulf producers, including Iraq and Kuwait, have begun curbing output as onshore storage fills. Find out more
Middle East conflict: implications for energy, trade and risk The emerging conflict in the Middle East is creating a consequential crisis for the global economy, as markets undergo significant turbulence and disruptions affect supply chains and the energy sector. Find out more
Operational risk outlook 2026 Operational risks in 2026 are defined by elevated geopolitical tension, policy uncertainty and a growing range of security and climate-related disruptions. Businesses are operating across an increasingly fragmented global environment, with governments pursuing divergent policy agendas that are… Find out more
Latin America outlook 2026 Latin America is heading into 2026 facing a complex geopolitical and economic environment. As the region balances intensified US pressure, growing ties with China, and a busy electoral calendar, the outlook for policy, trade and investment is increasingly fragmented. Find out more
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