Economic Analysis

Global economic insights help business leaders monitor risks, assess their significance, integrate them into the business strategy, and act to build resilience and support long-term value.

Inform your strategic and operational decision-making process using a data-driven global macroeconomic framework. We help executives sort through the flood of economic indicators to focus on what matters most to their business. Our economic analysis and forecasting help inform scenario planning, operating models, revenue dynamics, dealmaking and supply chain management.


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Economic commentary

Retail Sales December 2024

16 Jan 2025

Retail sales ended 2024 on a positive note amid a strong holiday shopping season (partly driven by heavy discounting and price incentives) and resilient but cooling labor market conditions.

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How our economic analysis helps business leaders

We help CEOs factor economic data and expectations into their pricing strategy, supply chain decisions, talent considerations and a host of other strategic actions.



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Macroeconomic webcasts

2025 Global economic outlook: steering through conflicting currents

Join us on January 23 as panelists discuss US exceptionalism, trade and geopolitics, inflation volatility, monetary policy, labor in flux, and fiscal policy.

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Global economic outlook: post-election macro and geopolitical trends

In this webcast, panelists discuss the US economic outlook for 2025 in the aftermath of the US election, geopolitical dynamics and more.

18 Nov 2024 | your local time

Global economic outlook: Thriving in a new normal

In this webcast, the speakers will explore current economic conditions and provide strategic insights into navigating complexities and uncertainties.

30 Jul 2024 | your local time

Global economic outlook: Driving business amid an uncertain US election

In this webcast, panelists discuss the US election’s effect on the economy. Equip for global shifts, remain resilient, and seize growth opportunities.

16 May 2024 | your local time

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