The publication jointly prepared by the World Trade Organization, the International Trade Centre and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development provides a structured and systematic overview of tariff policies and key non tariff measures implemented by more than 170 economies and customs territories. This document serves as an authoritative source for comparative analysis…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer merely a technological revolution. Today, it is one of the key factors redefining the balance of power amongst the world's leading economic powers, affecting financial markets, economic growth, national security and global competitiveness.
Leadership in AI is no longer measured solely by the ability to develop advanced algorithms but…
Foreign Direct Investment in 2025: Global Growth with Uneven Momentum
In 2025, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) saw a significant recovery. Global FDI flows exceeded USD 1.6 trillion, marking a substantial improvement compared with the previous year.
However, growth was uneven. While some advanced economies benefitted from a sharp rise in investment, other countries saw more…
An economy in transformation: the drivers of future growth
In recent years, the global economy has undergone an unprecedented structural transformation. The acceleration of technological innovation, demographic changes, geopolitical tension and energy transition are redefining growth models and investment opportunities.
Between 2026 and 2035, the key issue will not only be to identify expanding sectors…
The future of the dollar is causing concern for the markets
In recent years, the debate over the possible decline of the US dollar has taken centre stage in financial markets and geopolitical scenarios. International tension, the return of Donald Trump, trade wars and new conflicts in the Middle East have reignited questions about the…
A new direction for the Federal Reserve
A new strategic vision for the Federal Reserve is emerging in the United States. Kevin Warsh, a former member of the Fed’s board and a potential future chairman of the institution, raised an issue during Congressional hearings that had remained on the fringes of the debate until now.…
Dwindling liquidity for governments
During the Spring Meetings held in Washington by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank, a growing concern emerged: governments today have increasingly limited economic and fiscal margins to address new crises.
This was emphasized by IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, who highlighted that many countries are now in…
In recent years, the global banking system has been undergoing profound structural changes.
Many of these shifts occur away from public attention, yet they directly affect the management of transfers, deposits, withdrawals, loans, mortgages, savings and, more broadly, the financial security of businesses and individuals worldwide.
The purpose of examining these developments is not to…
The months of April and May are emerging as a critical phase for global economic balances, not only in terms of macroeconomic performance, but above all for the overall resilience of international financial flows.
An analysis by the GeoEconomics Center of the Atlantic Council highlights, in a measured yet unequivocal manner, how the issue of…
What the WTO Global Trade Outlook report forecasts
The WTO Global Trade Outlook and Statistics (March 2026) confirms that international merchandise trade grew by +4.6% in 2025, well above expectations.
Growth was driven by global demand for AI-related products — semiconductors, servers, and telecommunications equipment — and by the frontloading of imports in North America…
