Global Trade’s Competitive Field Beneath the Top Three
January 6, 2026
The top of the global trade landscape separates into economies defined by scale and momentum.
Insights
The Six Trading Blocs Accounting for 60% of Global Merchandise Trade
January 5, 2026
The EU, USMCA and ASEAN alone account for over half of global trade, concentrating both production and demand within a narrow set of economic systems.
Asian Fintech Usage Keeps Rising Even As Funding Has Lost Momentum
December 18, 2025
Asian fintech structural adoption continues to deepen, especially in digital payments, even as fintech funding in the region is in a down cycle.
AI Is Reshaping the Global Jobs and Skills Landscape
December 17, 2025
AI is expected to create 11 million roles while displacing 9 million by 2030, making it the single most important force reshaping jobs, skills and business models.
Emerging Market Exporters Beyond China to Watch in 2026
December 17, 2025
Export growth in emerging markets beyond China is concentrating among a small group of mid-scale exporters outpacing global trade.
Zijin Mining: China’s Flagship Global Metals Firm
December 15, 2025
Rapid growth, astute deal-making and a widening footprint across strategic metals have transformed Zijin into a diversified, global mining firm.