Global Scans · Economy · Weekly Summary

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] If production levels are maintained, oil prices will remain stable; further production cuts could push up inflation; and increased production could mean weaker global demand. ODaily
• [New] Energy prices are stabilizing after sharp fluctuations, while upcoming fiscal plans from major economies like the UK will reveal how countries are finding a balance between economic growth and fiscal discipline on their way to 2026. ODaily
• [New] The European and Chinese markets are very inexpensive and that their economies will bottom in 2025. Advisorpedia
• [New] The U.S. economy will grow between 2% and 3% in 2025 given current earnings growth estimates of U.S. companies. Advisorpedia
• [New] If growth in the U.S. economy sputters next year and inflation remains stubbornly elevated, then we could face a difficult condition called stagflation. Advisorpedia
• [New] The Fed will be challenged to cut rates too much in 2025 because of the stubbornly resilient inflation pressures. Advisorpedia
• [New] Prolonged trade friction could choke global growth and weaken aluminium consumption. alcircle
• [New] Sanctions on Russian metals, China's dominance in primary aluminium production, trade tariffs, Europe's energy crisis, and the economic slowdown are all reshaping supply chains in ways that could lead to unpredictable price swings. alcircle
• [New] For the EU, internal divisions over how to allocate resources and support innovation threaten to undermine the unity needed to compete on the world stage. Grand Pinnacle Tribune
• [New] Predictive AI is becoming an essential tool for companies striving for resilience in an increasingly unpredictable global economy. BairesDev
• [New] Regulated firms could save as much as $183 billion USD a year in compliance costs by implementing AI-driven systems, while global economies could recover more than $3.3 trillion USD annually by reducing illicit flows. Financial IT
• [New] Rapid growth in aquaculture is expected across Southeast Asia, South Asia, Africa, and parts of Latin America due to favorable climatic conditions, supportive policies, and rising domestic seafood consumption. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The FAO's Blue Transformation initiative targets a 35% rise in production by 2030 through better governance and investment. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Total winter crop production for Western Australia is forecast to come in at 24.6 million tonnes, up 9.5% on last year's harvest. Mirage News
• [New] Australia's wheat production is forecast to be 0.6% up on last season to 34.1 million tonnes, and also up 0.6% on the five-year average. Mirage News
• [New] With only 21 million Bitcoin ever to exist - far fewer than the world's 60 million millionaires - increased institutional and governmental adoption could drive prices far beyond $500,000. yellow.com
• [New] By 2028 over 95% of enterprises will have used Generative AI APIs or models, or deployed GenAI-enabled applications in production. SANS Institute
• [New] As the global economy moves toward decarbonization, investors can harness new indicators to measure the potential risks and opportunities arising from climate change. Morgan Stanley Australia
• [New] State of AI report 2025: In 2025, AI's business potential fully materialized, becoming a primary economic driver with massive mainstream adoption, as 44% of U.S. businesses and 95% of professionals now use AI tools. Medium
• [New] BBVA and IMF updates projected slower GDP expansion amid global pressures, with inflation at 4.56% and Selic steady at 15%. The Rio Times
• [New] The total value of the metaverse economy will go beyond $5 trillion by 2030. eSparkBiz Technologies Pvt Ltd
• [New] The Web3 economy is set to contribute $1.1 trillion toward global GDP by 2032. eSparkBiz Technologies Pvt Ltd

Last updated: 04 November 2025