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The monthly macro outlook video: The view ahead for 2024. 
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The monthly macro outlook video: The view ahead for 2024. 

In our latest monthly macro outlook video, Paul Diggle, Chief Economist, gives our latest views on recessions, when central banks will cut interest rates, and political risk in 2024.

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Just Transition: 4 things investors can do to ensure society isn’t shortchanged in the transition to net zero
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Just Transition: 4 things investors can do to ensure society isn’t shortchanged in the transition to net zero

Our latest climate research paper shows why a ‘just transition’ matters, highlighting actions that companies, governments and investors need to take to make it happen.

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COP28: what’s needed for a credible oil and gas transition?
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COP28: what’s needed for a credible oil and gas transition?

There will be a spotlight on the fossil-fuel industry at COP28 this year, so a big question looms: can alternative technologies aid a credible oil and gas transition?

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Avoided Emissions: why understanding climate impact isn’t as simple as 1, 2, 3…
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Avoided Emissions: why understanding climate impact isn’t as simple as 1, 2, 3…

Discover how abrdn is contributing to research on avoided emissions and helping to improve how we measure corporate climate impact.

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The smaller names behind the boom in big luxury brands
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The smaller names behind the boom in big luxury brands

Global spending on the beauty industry is expected to hit $716bn. What sort of companies are leading the way?

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Tokyo’s multifamily assets: are they living up to expectations?
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Tokyo’s multifamily assets: are they living up to expectations?

We take a look at Tokyo’s multifamily assets and highlight if they are living up to expectations.

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Have interest rates peaked?
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Have interest rates peaked?

It’s the question on most people’s lips. Our rates experts share their views.

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India: a beacon for emerging markets
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India: a beacon for emerging markets

The equity market has been on a tear since March while India remains one of the fastest-growing major economies in the world right now.

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Global Macro Research

Will India become the next Asian tiger?
Global Macro Research
Will India become the next Asian tiger?

India is on the path to becoming a major driver of global growth, helped by favourable demographic trends. The challenge is formidable, but, if policymakers seize the opportunity presented by the changing nature of deglobalisation they could unleash the next Asian tiger.

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Global Economic Outlook: After the hikes
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Global Economic Outlook: After the hikes

What happens after the hikes? As many central banks ponder cutting interest rates next year, we look at the diverging paths of the main economies. Read on to find out more…

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Macro Bytes: Is Japan leaving behind the lost decades?
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Macro Bytes: Is Japan leaving behind the lost decades?

Podcast discussion about the return of inflation to Japan, and the outlook for Bank of Japan monetary policy as a response.

25 min Listen
China: Activity firms while policy eases
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China: Activity firms while policy eases

October data add to the stronger picture painted by the September and August activity releases. Policy appears to be increasingly gaining traction and property could get further support.

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Macro Bytes: How could conflict in the Middle East affect the global economy?
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Macro Bytes: How could conflict in the Middle East affect the global economy?

Podcast discussion about the transmission channels from the conflict between Israel and Hamas into the global economy.

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The monthly macro outlook video – November 2023
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The monthly macro outlook video – November 2023

Luke Bartholomew, Senior Economist, discusses the tragic events in the Middle East and the recent bond-market selloff. He also provides a roundup of regional economic developments.

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Macro Bytes: Why are bond yields rising?
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Macro Bytes: Why are bond yields rising?

Paul and Luke talk to James McCann, Deputy Chief Economist at abrdn, about the significant rise in global bond yields.

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From AI to deglobalisation: key takeaways from the IMF annual meetings
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From AI to deglobalisation: key takeaways from the IMF annual meetings

There is strong consensus around near-term resilience in most of the global economy and a struggling China. The USD is not under threat of displacement, but fragmentation is likely to be amplified by China’s emergence in EV production.

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