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Global equity markets were steadier midweek as oil prices pulled back from recent highs, easing some of the anxiety around the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. European stocks rallied strongly on Tuesday, with cyclical sectors leading gains after signals from Washington that the war could end...

11 March 2026

Global markets started the week on a stronger footing as comments from US President Donald Trump suggesting the war with Iran could end soon triggered a sharp reversal in oil prices and lifted risk sentiment. US equities finished Monday’s session higher and volatility eased after an early...

Oil prices pulled back from an earlier spike near multi‑year highs on Monday after reports that G7 finance ministers may coordinate a release of emergency reserves, but crude remains markedly higher since the Iran conflict began and continues to unsettle global markets. Asian equities tumbled...

Oil prices held near multi‑month highs on Friday as the intensifying conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran kept supply risks around the Strait of Hormuz in focus, fuelling concerns about renewed inflation pressures. Wall Street and major European indices closed lower on Thursday, with...

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Generation Z is starting to take on leadership roles in family-owned companies. Along the way, it is questioning long-standing ideas about work, leadership and responsibility - without dismissing the importance of hard work and results. What does that mean for succession in family businesses?

4 March 2026

Power grids are the lifelines of the modern economy, yet ageing infrastructure is struggling to keep pace with surging electricity demand.

It's a multipolar world out there now, with national security taking precedence over economic efficiency.

In our densely packed urban centres, transport is the backbone of the economy and everyday life, but it needs to become more efficient, sustainable, and inclusive.

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Global Outlook 2026

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