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.

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Global Macro Research

Duration: 24 mins

Date: Dec 09, 2024

The coming year is going to see more economic and geopolitical volatility for investors to navigate. Members of the abrdn economic research team outline the big questions they are asking as we head into 2025 – including President-elect Trump’s policy choices, the prospect of ceasefires in Ukraine and the Middle East, and whether the UK Chancellor will be back with more tax increases.

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