The concept of smart cities has long promised a future where urban living is more efficient, sustainable, and responsive to the needs of citizens. But in recent years, a new technological force has emerged to supercharge this vision: generative AI. – Written by Seref Dogan Erbek
Precious metals are becoming strategic assets in a fragmented world.- Written by Seref Dogan Erbek
Deglobalization is reshaping how nations access and manage critical resources. In this short piece, I explore what deglobalization means for critical resource supply chains and how global trade could evolve in coming years. – Written by Seref Dogan Erbek
Deglobalization is reshaping how nations access and manage critical resources. In this short piece, I explore what deglobalization means for critical resource supply chains and how global trade could evolve in coming years. – Written by Seref Dogan Erbek
Factory construction faces several significant barriers that affect the pace and feasibility of new projects. Let’s take a brief look at these barriers and potential solutions. – Written by Seref Dogan Erbek
The European Central Bank (ECB) staff macroeconomic projections for the euro area, released in March 2025, paint a picture of cautious optimism tempered by significant uncertainties. – Written by Seref Dogan Erbek
I take a look at some of the initiatives the EU has launched recently and consider how they can help put Europe back on the path of innovation. – Written by Seref Dogan Erbek
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has released its Global Energy Review 2025, shedding light on significant trends in global energy demand and supply. – Written by Seref Dogan Erbek
Global central banks are currently navigating a complex landscape of economic conditions, leading to divergent paths in their interest rate policies. – Written by Seref Dogan Erbek
The OECD released its interim economic outlook report for 2025 in mid-March, and it does not make for pretty reading. Here are seven key data points from the report that shed light on current and future economic conditions. – Written by Seref Dogan Erbek
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