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Risk outlook 2024Explore how geopolitical tensions, the advent of new technologies and persistent environmental threats could upset the outlook in 2024. Read report
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The EIU Update Europe 2024 elections Europe will see nine parliamentary elections in 2024, of which four are likely to result in a notable change in government and/or policy direction. We expect political fragmentation to remain a key trend in Europe next year. Forecasting | Politics | Europe | Country Analysis
The EIU Update Big tech has recovered in 2023 Economy | Telecommunications | Global | Country Analysis | Technology
The EIU Update Hydrogen will struggle to span beyond refining and industry Energy | Forecasting | Sustainability | Global | Energy
The EIU Update Carbon tax exemption backfires on Canada's Liberal government Forecasting | Politics | Canada | Country Analysis
Global monetary policy in 2023EIU’s report, Global monetary policy in 2023, provides businesses with foresight of the critical global trends and threats that will shape interest rates, inflation and economic activity in the year ahead. Read report
Democracy Index 2022Alongside an explanation of the changes in the global rankings and an in-depth regional review, the latest edition of EIU’s Democracy Index report explores why democracy failed in Russia, how this led to the current war and why democracy in Ukraine is tied to its fight for sovereignty. Read report
Commodities outlook 2023EIU’s report, Commodities outlook 2023, provides businesses with foresight of the critical global trends and threats that will affect commodity prices in the year ahead. Read report
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