Global Scans · Economy · Weekly Summary

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DRIVER: The global economy still faces serious headwinds and political uncertainty potentially balanced by the enormous promise of technological advancements in many fields. Read on to get a solid handle on the opportunities and risks you and your organization may likely face and set your sails accordingly.

• [New] The Fed will continue to focus on inflation, which could spike in the next year if policies like tariffs, deportations, and cuts to government programs drive prices higher. Morningstar, Inc.
• [New] Expected to contribute billions of dollars to the UAE economy and create thousands of jobs, TA'ZIZ will unlock hundreds of new end-products across critical industries including construction, agriculture and healthcare. TankTerminals
• [New] Numerous fixed income analysts expect to see a growing demand for corporate debt over Treasury debt as fiscal constraints hinder government debt issuance. / USA sdwia.com
• [New] GM, Ford, and Hyundai are among the automakers that plan to extend discounts on certain EV models following the expiration of the $7,500 federal tax credit. JD Supra
• [New] The U.S. government shutdown will likely delay publication of U.S. trade data, an important gauge of how tariffs are impacting U.S. inflation. BlackRock
• [New] Seed is a critical part of farm production budgets, with U.S. farmers expected to spend $27.2 billion in 2025, about 6% of total expenses. American Farm Bureau Federation
• [New] By 2025, American lithium production is projected to supply up to 60% of North America's battery manufacturing needs. Farmonaut
• [New] The national economic burden is expected to reach $8.7 billion by 2030 if urgent reforms are not introduced. / Australia Home
• [New] With global protein demand on the rise and food inflation persisting, speakers will warn against the risks of reducing domestic food production while encouraging land abandonment. The Northern Farmer
• [New] The future of global trade will depend not only on corporate innovation but also on ethical leadership, equitable wealth distribution, and environmental stewardship. TradingView
• [New] In 2025, convention center business will generate 454,632 room nights and $400 million in estimated economic impact. Meetings Today
• [New] American consumers who have come to expect an endless supply of cheap goods that roll off Chinese conveyor belts are bracing for higher prices. Economic Times
• [New] GSK said it will upgrade existing U.S. sites - including drug substance and device production - and apply AI / digital tech. IntuitionLabs
• [New] The coming years will determine which projects advance to production and which remain in exploration, amid growing international competition and sustained demand for critical minerals. / Argentina Buenos Aires Herald
• [New] Gold's reputation as an inflation hedge and a hedge against wider macro and geopolitical risks has made it attractive to investors in 2025. Business Insider
• [New] Global money printing is set to accelerate rapidly in H1 2026, driven by fiscal spending around the world (e.g. Germany, Korea, Sweden, US with OBBB) coupled with debt-funded large AI capex. investing.com
• [New] For the next 6-12 months, consensus expects an acceleration in nominal growth and sticky inflation above target alongside a dovish reaction function by the Fed. investing.com
• [New] With growing funding in the 2025 Union Budget and a clear roadmap for AI-driven job creation, India is aiming to become a global hub for AI talent and innovation by 2035, supercharging both economic growth and digital transformation. TradingView
• [New] Prices of electric vehicles (EVs), wind turbines, and semiconductor parts are expected to rise following the fresh trade escalation between the United States and China. Awaz The Voice
• [New] Analysts are beginning to look at projections for the holiday spending season; online sales are expected to grow more slowly in 2025 due to economic uncertainty. investing.com
• [New] The OECD upgraded both its US and global GDP forecasts in late September and now projects a 3.3% pace of expansion for the global economy in 2025, a clear improvement on its June forecast of 2.9%. Heptagon Capital

Last updated: 14 October 2025