Emerging markets lead global growth in 2026, surpassing 4% GDP and outpacing developed economies, driven by strong demographics, reforms, and investment trends. – Written by Doğan Erbek and EST Team
The EU is entering a new phase of fiscal governance. Better flexibility and more practical fiscal targets under new rules could increase efficiency and improve compliance. – Written by Doğan Erbek and EST Team
Global growth in 2026 is projected between 2.7% and 3.3%, below pre pandemic averages but still resilient amid trade tensions, fiscal constraints and structural headwinds. The article compares UN, IMF and Goldman Sachs forecasts and highlights what this divergence means for major economies and long term investors. – Written by Doğan Erbek and EST Team
2026 global trade realignment: IMF insights on tariffs and chains. – Written by Doğan Erbek and EST Team
The World Economic Forum’s 2026 outlook presents a compelling analysis of a global environment defined by increasing multipolarity and declining multilateral cooperation. – Written by Doğan Erbek and EST Team
Despite a backdrop of geopolitical tensions, inflationary pressures, and uneven growth, global markets have demonstrated remarkable resilience. – Written by Doğan Erbek and EST Team
Public debt has evolved from a temporary fiscal tool into a structural feature of modern economies. Learn why governments rely on debt for stability, development, and crisis response, and what this means for sustainability and policy. – Written by Doğan Erbek and EST Team
The paradox of AI labor, sometimes called the paradox of self-replacing workers, captures a striking tension in today’s economy: humans are required to train the very systems that could eventually automate their tasks and displace them. – Written by Doğan Erbek and EST Team
Interest rates are shifting from restrictive highs toward gradual relief as inflation cools and growth slows. Explore how major economies and regions are navigating this turning point and what it means for businesses and consumers. – Written by Doğan Erbek and EST Team
The 2025 Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) report presents a compelling narrative: poverty and climate vulnerability are no longer separate challenges – they are deeply intertwined. – Written by Doğan Erbek and EST Team
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