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By 2029, 56% of the global 65+ population will be in APAC, a segment often overlooked. Euromonitor's Inclusivity – Empowerment – Indulgence framework helps businesses tap into this market by addressing physical, emotional, and lifestyle needs, as well as cultural dynamics like age discrimination and multigenerational living, unlocking growth and competitive advantage.
Global commodity markets are under pressure in 2025 amid rising trade tensions, US protectionism, and slowing global growth. Energy prices remain subdued, with oil at a 4-year low due to oversupply concerns and weak demand, while a stronger supply outlook for major crops is set to keep downward pressure on food commodity prices. Meanwhile, metals markets remain mixed, as policy-driven volatility curbs price momentum despite prospects for recovery later in the year.
The expansion of BRICS+ marks a pivotal shift in the global economic landscape, offering a strategic response to escalating trade tensions and mounting geopolitical uncertainty. By integrating diverse emerging markets, fostering deeper cooperation and diversifying trade routes, the growing bloc can help to enhance supply chain resilience and mitigate exposure to global risks, while its vibrant consumer base offers vast growth opportunities, fuelled by rising incomes and evolving demand.
In the global retail industry, macroeconomic concerns continue to weigh on consumers, placing a heavy burden on retailers specialising in sales of discretionary goods. Even so, thanks to the skyrocketing popularity of online shopping and the growing affluence of consumers in the Asia Pacific region, global retail sales recorded positive, albeit subdued, growth in 2024. Future growth will be largely dependent on the continued expansion of e-commerce and the remarkable rise of the Asia Pacific retail sector.
With US President Donald Trump’s second term officially beginning from January 2025, momentum is building around significant changes to US trade policy, specifically around higher tariffs and restrictions aimed at reducing the US’s trade deficits.
In 2025, global energy, food, and metals markets face mixed outlooks amid geopolitical risks, trade policy shifts, and supply dynamics.
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