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Europe's largest English-speaking, globally networked business organisation. We help businesses, big and small, to reach their goals on an international level.
Global macro insights for the month ahead: what business leaders need to watch.

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August 11, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Power Is Reorganising: What This Week’s Global Developments Could Mean for Business and Investors

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July 10, 2025 at 1:41 PM
In the latest update to our Global PulsePoint, we see persistent inflationary pressures and uneven recovery trajectories across regions as global economic growth continues to slow.
July 3, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Evolving alliance landscapes

This week’s NATO Summit comes at a pivotal moment. With rising instability in the Middle East, renewed pledges on Ukraine, and an evolving position of traditional powers, leaders are doubling down on collective defence and budgetary negotiations.

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June 26, 2025 at 3:17 PM
The newly released OECD Economic Outlook offers a sober assessment of current challenges but also outlines policy pathways to support resilience, investment, and more sustainable growth across economies.

Here are 5 major takeaways:

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June 13, 2025 at 8:29 AM
In this Week in Focus, Executive Director Jackie King outlines the long-term significance of the widening gap between teenage career ambitions and the skills the future economy demands, in line with the OECD's latest report and Ibec's 'Our skills ambition' campaign.

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June 6, 2025 at 1:41 PM
In the latest update to our Global PulsePoint, we see the global economy continue to lose momentum, with recovery increasingly uneven and vulnerable to policy shocks.

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May 30, 2025 at 9:39 AM
In this episode of Ibec Responds, Jackie King Executive Director of Ibec Global, and Nikki Gallagher Head of Public Affairs at Ibec, discuss the latest edition of our Global Compass titled 'Navigating Polarisation: Business Leadership in a Fragmented World'.

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May 16, 2025 at 11:47 AM
📣 We just launched the latest edition of the Global Compass!

📖 Navigating Polarisation: Business Leadership in a Fragmented World

💡 This new edition offers new insights that are essential to build leadership and trust in a world shaped by polarisation, volatility, and rising distrust.

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May 8, 2025 at 12:22 PM
In the latest update to our Global PulsePoint, we see that the global economy is slowing down, with weaker growth and an uneven recovery among major economies.
May 2, 2025 at 11:41 AM
In this episode of Ibec Responds, Jackie King Executive Director of Ibec Global, and Hon. David Collenette, Chair of the NATO Association of Canada, explore the implications of the shifting geopolitical and global defence landscape on businesses today.
April 25, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Ibec Global Executive Director Jackie King will be speaking at the European Anti-Financial Crime Summit 2025 in Dublin on 7 May.

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April 16, 2025 at 7:49 AM
The EU Commission unveiled its long-awaited AI Continent Action Plan-a roadmap to cement Europe’s leadership in “trustworthy AI”.

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April 11, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Given US President Trump’s announcement of a new wave of tariffs on key trading partners, Executive Director Jackie King highlights the two main takeaways from the US administration's decision.

🔎➡Watch the full Week in Focus here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cDZ...

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April 4, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Gold’s Power Surge: Redefining Global Economic Strategies

Gold has emerged as a vital asset—serving not only as a hedge against inflation but also as a crucial tool for financial sovereignty.

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March 27, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Ibec Global’s Leaders and Experts Spotlight Series shares insights and expertise from a wide variety of international leaders and experts on global megatrends and issues that have the potential to impact the international business environment, economies and societies.
March 14, 2025 at 7:32 AM
As Europe navigates electoral volatility, regulatory recalibration, and defence restructuring, collective leaders must anticipate the impact of these forces on market conditions, investment priorities, and long-term competitiveness.

Here are three key updates to consider this week:

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February 27, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Ibec Global’s Leaders and Experts Spotlight Series shares insights and expertise from a wide variety of international leaders and experts on global megatrends and issues that have the potential to impact the international business environment, economies and societies. (1/2)
February 24, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Following the new US administration's announcement of 25% tariffs on steel and aluminium imports, Executive Director Jackie King spoke to @rteradio1.bsky.social Today with Claire Byrne this morning on Europe's readiness, and the impact of new tariffs on key industries such as digital services. (1/2)
February 11, 2025 at 8:50 AM
The interplay of political strategies, tech sovereignty, and security imperatives continues driving global competitiveness. The current landscape reveals a shift from reactive policymaking to deliberate power moves using trade barriers, defence alliances, and digital frameworks. (1/14)
February 6, 2025 at 3:22 PM
🤝 We welcome the call for deeper collaboration between Ireland and the UK as outlined in recent discussions between Micheál Martin and Keir Starmer. (1/4)
January 31, 2025 at 1:48 PM
In the latest update to our Global PulsePoint, we see changes in recent GDP growth forecasts, global productivity and financial conditions in the context of significant political developments and evolving monetary policies that are shaping the global economic landscape (1/2).
January 29, 2025 at 10:57 AM
We just launched the latest edition of the Global Compass!

📖Cracking the Code:Unlocking Competitiveness in a Complex Geopolitical Matrix

💡This new edition explores 5 key insights that are essential to cracking the ever-changing competitiveness code.

Access report here: www.ibec.ie/ibec-global/...
January 17, 2025 at 10:12 AM