
Turbulence in the Stock and Bond Markets Is Impacting Real Economies
The real economy is under pressure from hesitant investors, cautious consumers and fragmented global trade patterns.

The real economy is under pressure from hesitant investors, cautious consumers and fragmented global trade patterns.

The new tariffs will hit these top 50 traded products hardest, and both countries must rapidly develop contingency trade plans.

Trump’s tariffs are injecting uncertainty into global trade patterns, which could become more complex, fragmented and regionalised in 2025.

Vietnam’s sustained export growth, diversification and economic resilience make it a key player in global trade.

Global exports are concentrated in a few major economies but developing countries have made great strides in their export performance. This creates opportunities for astute global supply chain managers.

Foreign-invested enterprises played a key role in making China the world’s largest exporter, but since 2007, China’s trade has shifted precipitously to self-reliance.