The next US president will renew efforts to normalise relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel, but any agreement will prove difficult to achieve in the short term. To discover more, read EIU’s latest report: econgrp.co/JL

EIU forecasts Donald Trump to win the next US presidential election in November—but what does this mean for US-Saudi Arabia relations and trade of arms between the two? Download a copy of EIU’s free report to find out: econgrp.co/JQ

EIU expects US policy under a Trump administration to increasingly complicate ASEAN's ties with China, placing ASEAN unity under threat. To read more, download EIU’s latest report on the US election’s impact on Asia here: econgrp.co/JT

As EIU forecasts a Trump win in this year’s US election, and with the former president known for his pro-Israel stance—what is the outlook for US-Egypt ties? Find out in EIU’s free report: econgrp.co/JW

EIU’s core forecast is that Donald Trump will win the next US presidential election this November—encouraging higher domestic oil and gas production once elected, therefore affecting the energy markets in the Middle East. Learn more in our free report: econgrp.co/K1

The spreading influence of Iran in the Middle East, along with its conflict with Israel, increasing stockpiles of uranium, and closer alignment with China, Russia and North Korea will remain concerns for the US following its presidential election. econgrp.co/K5

Oceania is the least vulnerable to a second Trump presidency. However, Australia and New Zealand’s economic reliance on China poses risks. To learn how a Trump administration would affect trade with China, download EIU’s latest report here: econgrp.co/K9

EIU expects US currency strength to endure after a Trump victory. Learn what this means for small South Asian countries’ balance-of-payments with EIU’s latest report: econgrp.co/Ka

African cities are forecast to see some of the fastest population growth rates globally through to 2035. Read EIU’s report to understand where the investment opportunities and socioeconomic challenges lie to help make informed business decisions: econgrp.co/Kl

EIU forecasts Africa’s top 100 cities—Africa100, incorporating cities with a population greater than 1m in 2035 as well as smaller capitals—to be home to 21% of the continent's population and generate more than 60% of Africa's GDP by 2035. Learn more: econgrp.co/Kv

Supported by infrastructure development, urbanisation and the emergence of megacities, find out which African cities are expected to grow the fastest through to 2035 in EIU’s free report: econgrp.co/KA

In EIU’s latest Global Outlook video, regional director for Europe, Emily Mansfield, and Agnese Ortolani discuss the economic and policy outlook for the region following the European Parliament elections—and in the run-up to the US elections. econgrp.co/KE

EIU expects rapid urbanisation in Africa to boost economic growth across the region—but what are some of the challenges that city planners will face to ensure growth is sustainable? Find out in EIU’s latest report: econgrp.co/KL

Unlike other regions, Africa’s urban population will continue to rapidly grow in the 2030s—urban population growth in Asia is expected to decelerate, and the rate in the Americas and Europe will level off. Learn more here: econgrp.co/KO #urbanisation #investment

Africa is projected to have six megacities by 2035. Discover which cities will see a population boom and understand the factors driving growth in EIU’s latest report: econgrp.co/KT

Collectively, EIU forecasts Africa’s top 100 city economies to grow by a compound annual growth rate of almost 6% from 2023 to 2035. Learn more about Africa’s economic expansion in our latest report: econgrp.co/KV

EIU forecasts that the EU economy will expand by about 1% this year, which is above last year's growth rate. This improvement will be driven by stronger private consumption, reflecting easing inflation and strong wage growth. econgrp.co/L0

Despite African cities being at the epicentre of economic activity, there are a number of risks that could destabilise socioeconomic conditions if left unaddressed. Overcrowding, informal settlements and high unemployment are among the few. Learn more: econgrp.co/L6

Under a Trump presidency, EIU expects US tariffs on imports to increase from 2% at present to between 5% and 10% by late 2025, with the EU responding with targeted retaliatory tariffs from early 2026. econgrp.co/L9

Climate change risks weigh on the future dynamism and prosperity of African cities. However, this will encourage businesses to build African infrastructure in a way that protects these economic hubs from the worst of climate change. Learn more here: econgrp.co/Le