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Cocoa boost for Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire
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Cocoa boost for Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire

Jacob and Leo consider what the huge upsurge in cocoa prices could mean for the economies and bonds of the top two global cocoa-producing countries of Cote d’Ivoire and Ghana.

3 min Read
Global smaller companies: cautious consumers?
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Global smaller companies: cautious consumers?

We look at two stocks that are lighting up the small-cap sector.

4 min Read
Emerging Market Debt November 2024 – The Trump factor
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Emerging Market Debt November 2024 – The Trump factor

Our summary of developments in emerging market debt in November 2024 and outlook.

4 min Read
Is it time to invest in UK smaller companies?
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Is it time to invest in UK smaller companies?

From strong balance sheets to a potential rate cut boon, we explore the subset’s benefits.

1 min Read
Fixed income: Eat meat or die…
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Fixed income: Eat meat or die…

With Donald Trump’s election victory, the political carnivores are back. So, what’s on the menu for fixed income investors?

5 min Read
Five things to look out for in 2025 with MyFolio
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Five things to look out for in 2025 with MyFolio

From inflation to diversification and SDR, we explore the prospects for the year ahead.

5 min Read
Listed real estate in a Trump world
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Listed real estate in a Trump world

Higher US rates might pose a problem, but there are still several reasons to be upbeat about the global listed real estate market.

3 min Read
A tale of two COPs (and why, despite the negative noise, they do matter)
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A tale of two COPs (and why, despite the negative noise, they do matter)

We look at what the latest COP developments mean for investors. 

7 min Read
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Global Macro Research

What does 2025 hold for macro and markets?
Global Macro Research
What does 2025 hold for macro and markets?

Insights from abrdn's economic research team on navigating 2025’s anticipated economic and geopolitical themes.

24 min Listen
The Monthly Macro Outlook Video - December 2024
Global Macro Research
The Monthly Macro Outlook Video - December 2024

Find out the key macro and geopolitical themes for 2025 in our latest video. From rate cuts to global debt and political risks, stay informed and prepared.

4 min Watch
Global Economic Outlook: What is the impact of Trump 2.0 on the global economy?
Global Macro Research
Global Economic Outlook: What is the impact of Trump 2.0 on the global economy?

Discover how Trump's return to power could reshape the global economy with higher US growth, inflation, and significant policy shifts.

4 min Read
Will the bond vigilantes return?
Global Macro Research
Will the bond vigilantes return?

Explore rising government debt and the possible return of the bond vigilante. Listen to Macro Bytes for our insights on debt sustainability and markets.

30 min Listen
The Monthly Macro Outlook Video - November 2024
Global Macro Research
The Monthly Macro Outlook Video - November 2024

In our Monthly Macro video for November, Lizzy Galbraith, Political Economist, discusses what Trump’s leadership may mean for taxes, the deficit, immigration, trade, growth and inflation.

4 min Watch
Three scenarios for Trump's second term
Global Macro Research
Three scenarios for Trump's second term

We expect Donald Trump to deliver important shifts in trade, fiscal, regulatory and immigration policy. But the precise scale and composition of these changes will shape the growth, inflation and interest rate outlooks in different ways.

1 min Read
What does Trump’s win mean for emerging markets?
Global Macro Research
What does Trump’s win mean for emerging markets?

The return of Donald Trump to the White House opens the door to a wide range of shocks for emerging markets, both positive and negative.

1 min Read
Trump's win could prompt more aggressive ECB easing
Global Macro Research
Trump's win could prompt more aggressive ECB easing

If implemented in full, Trump’s tariff policies would weigh meaningfully on European growth. Even partial or temporary implementation would represent a drag, which would not be fully offset by any associated increase in defence spending. As such, we expect the ECB to ease policy slightly more rapidly.

1 min Read
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