Economic Spotlight

Inflation in the UK continues to rise, further pushing the British economy into pessimism. Still, the Bank of England chooses to believe that this regime will be temporary.

Strong domestic momentum and improving fiscal perception are boosting small-cap stocks in Brazil, but high interest rates, political uncertainty, and trade tensions still weigh heavily on the investment landscape.

Startup funding in Germany is picking up speed and could help fuel growth, but obstacles remain.

Shigeru Ishiba’s sudden resignation has left Japan astray. Fiscal strains, policy shifts from the Bank of Japan, and populist pressures stemming from anti-immigration protests to the rise of an ultra-conservative faction may fire up investor uncertainty.

Germany is setting bolder goals for defence spending to unlock a more powerful military and faster growth, but its economic impact is likely to be soft.

The rising prominence of renewables in Brazil’s power mix draws from both the nation's leadership and its potential to be a major market in the global green energy chain.

Faced with demographic decline, Japan is rewriting the script on healthcare resilience and exportable innovation.

Thailand is on a quest towards a sustainable future powered by green energy sources. How big is the opportunity in this sector?

Brazil’s economy managed to still grow in the beginning of 2025 thanks to its strong agriculture and resilient labour market. However, rising real interest rates, softer consumption, and political uncertainty ahead of the elections are casting shadows over the country’s growth outlook.

Trump’s shifting trade agenda is rattling Japan’s fragile economic recovery. While Japan continues to negotiate favourable tariff terms, its exports are taking a hit.