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Women’s Sportswear: The Big Winner of Paris 2024 Olympics?
Suzi Gardner
For the first time ever, the Paris 2024 Olympic Games will feature an equal number of female and male athletes, which is expected to increase fan interest and opportunities for women and girls to participate in sports. In recent years, women’s professional sports fandom and women’s participation in athletics have been on the rise, leading to opportunities for sportswear brands to appeal to women’s sports fans and female athletes alike through sponsorships, product launches and event activations.
Disinflation and Divergence in the Global Economy Explained
Lan Ha
As we hit the mid-point of 2024, there are two key themes to watch in the global economy, namely disinflation and divergence.
Key Trends Shaping the Future of Cities
Aleksandra Svidler
As the world continues to urbanise rapidly, the share of global population living in cities is projected to reach 64% by 2040, up from 57% in 2023. This growth highlights the need for innovative and sustainable solutions to boost urban liveability, resilience and efficiency. Digital cities, accelerating climate action, and strategic planning are the key trends shaping the cities of tomorrow, vital for enhancing the quality of urban life and offering opportunities for businesses.
Top Five Fastest-Growing Economies in 2024
Lan Ha
Global economic growth has been modest since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine and a surge in inflation in 2022. Although the outlook has started to brighten recently, ongoing tightened financial conditions and persisting geopolitical risks put a limit on the global recovery.
Global Economic Forecasts: 2024 Outlook | Mid-Year Update
Euromonitor International
Get an update on global economic performance in 2024. You'll find the latest projections for GDP growth and inflation to support your strategic planning in this report extract.
Commodity Market Outlook Q2 2024: Pressures Have Eased but Geopolitical Flareups Drive Market Volatility
Aleksandra Svidler
First months of 2024 saw a year-on-year easing in many commodity prices, as soft global demand weighed on energy prices and prospects of adequate crop supply capped agrifood price growth. However, geopolitical shocks sparked turbulence in the oil market and drove up gold prices, while rising supply concerns fuelled a rally in copper.