Our Scans · (ZY.4.02) Business Studies · Weekly Summary

• [New] The US and Western Europe will lead, accounting for over 70% of global security spending, and Latin America, Central & Eastern Europe, and the Middle East & Africa will experience strong growth. fortinet
• [New] Interest rates will quickly become one of the hot topics in markets over the coming weeks, with the BoE and the Fed in the UK and US respectively both opting to hold this month. The Independent
• [New] The UK is expected to retain its position as the sixth-largest economy, even as rapid growth in emerging markets sees the UK's share of global GDP decline. GOV.UK
• [New] Emerging markets will claim a growing share of global GDP, with rapid growth centred on South Asia and Africa. GOV.UK
• [New] For companies, Turkey offers an opportunity to bridge markets across continents while reducing costs. xpath.global
• [New] Should Iran seek to close the Strait of Hormuz - a route critical to global oil supply - then financial markets would have to reassess risks. UK - EN - Institutional
• Oil supply will remain adequate in global markets this year, provided there are no major disruptions. Times of Oman
• When planning inventory levels across global markets, machine learning algorithms analyze multiple data sources to predict demand patterns with unprecedented accuracy. IntelligentHQ
• As geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and trade-related concerns weigh on global markets, Asian stocks present a unique landscape of opportunities. Yahoo Finance
• The top opportunities in the retail markets segmented by distribution channel will arise in the online segment, which will gain $7.09 trillion of global annual sales by 2029. Yahoo Finance
• The top opportunities in the retail markets segmented by ownership will arise in the retail chain segment, which will gain $10.67 trillion of global annual sales by 2029. Yahoo Finance
• The top opportunities in the retail markets segmented by type will arise in the ecommerce & other non-store retailers segment, which will gain $3.26 trillion of global annual sales by 2029. Yahoo Finance
• Higher US interest rates would likely prove a headwind for countries with weaker external balances, including some ASEAN markets, but they could be a tailwind for other areas, including many Asian financial stocks. QuotedData
• Global bond and currency markets have already started to price in a 'higher for longer' rate outlook, driven by the US administration's protectionist and expansionary fiscal policies, which are expected to lead to stickier inflation. QuotedData
• Another key driver for Asian markets will be the path of US interest rates and the strength of the US dollar in coming years. QuotedData
• Fiscal and Monetary Policy: Divergent and swiftly changing policy positions by central banks and governments could lead to tighter global nancial conditions and capital outows, particularly impacting emerging markets. Scribd
• Emerging markets' growing energy needs provide OPEC with opportunities to offset short-term price declines. GeopoliticsUnplugged Substack
• As competition intensifies within China, manufacturers are increasingly seeking opportunities in international markets, particularly in Europe, where the transition to electric vehicles has created new avenues for growth. Observer Voice
• The Japan Patent Office selects technological themes that are expected to develop in the future, focusing on fields that are expected to create new markets and fields that should be promoted as national policies, and conducts surveys of technological trends in patent applications. HARAKENZO WORLD PATENT & TRADEMARK |
• The top opportunities in the compost markets segmented by product type will arise in the yard trimming segment, which will gain $1.66 billion of global annual sales by 2029. Yahoo Finance
• Global trade tensions could significantly impact energy markets with oil demand varying by up to 6.9 million barrels per day by 2030, depending on the severity of tariffs and geopolitical conditions. ETEnergyworld
• Emerging Markets: The untapped potential of emerging markets, such as Asia-Pacific and Latin America, offers significant growth opportunities for feminine hygiene wash manufacturers. MarkWide Research
• The growing prioritization of domestic concerns over international cooperation threatens to heighten volatility in global markets and dampen growth. APEC

Last updated: 27 June 2025