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But persistent policy uncertainty, geopolitical tensions and signs of slowing global growth pose risks for trade in the second half of the year.

The region cements its status as the largest recipient of global foreign investment, but trends vary across economies and sectors.

The United States is departing from nearly a century of declining tariffs that once made its rates among the world’s lowest. Amid exemptions, pauses, and country-specific rules, how high are the new tariffs facing developing countries?

The global copper industry is entering a pivotal phase – one not only requiring more production, but also smarter, more inclusive and technologically driven growth strategies.

UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) warns a looming copper shortfall could stall the world’s shift to clean energy and digital technologies.

A higher GDP doesn’t guarantee shared benefits or sustainable growth. To better measure real progress, UNCTAD combines it with data on living conditions, equality and the environment.

But momentum slowed in the second half of the year, and uncertainty looms for 2025 as shifting policies reshape the global landscape.

A sharp drop in international project finance raises concerns about sustainable development funding and highlights the need for countries to diversify strategies to attract and sustain investment.

Cutting CO2 emissions while building a sustainable future requires urgent and decisive action to separate economic prosperity and energy access from CO2 emissions.

Shifts in the car industry, which relies on extensive and complex supply chains, highlight the global economy’s evolution, where cost efficiencies and regional demand are reshaping traditional manufacturing hubs.