5 transformational trends shaping global finance

January 6, 2025--The global economy has undergone seismic changes since the pandemic.
Major structural shifts are underway, shaped by five fundamental forces:
Deglobalization, decarbonization, debt, digitalization, and demographics.
The global economy is very different now compared with even just a few years ago.

Thanks to tectonic shifts since COVID-19, major structural changes are underway. Deglobalization, decarbonization, demographics, surging debt, and digitalization are all shaping the world’s economy and financial markets.

These five fundamental forces -the "Five D’s"- establish a multi-dimensional decision space for policymakers and investors. They require careful evaluation, as they have the potential for transformational impacts.

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