Key Economic Risks Outlook for 2025: Growth, Inflation & Interest Rates
US trade policy uncertainty affects regional growth forecasts, with the US economy expected to outpace the Euro area. China faces weaker growth
Inflation
“Inflation” category covers topics related to the economic concept of inflation. Inflation refers to the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises, causing purchasing power to fall.
This category explores various aspects of inflation, including its causes, effects, and implications for consumers, businesses, and the economy as a whole. Content may include analyses of inflation trends, the impact of inflation on different sectors, and strategies for managing inflation risks.
Articles may also address the role of inflation in monetary policy and its influence on financial markets. By examining these elements, the “Inflation” category provides insights into how inflation shapes economic conditions and financial decisions.
Asia FX Edges Lower, Dollar Steadies With Inflation On Tap
The value of currencies in Asia decreased except for some, which remained stable against the US dollar in light of expected inflation figures
Largest US Corporate Bankruptcy Filings Gained More Momentum
US corporate bankruptcy filings gained more momentum in February 2024, underpinned by a flurry of filings in the healthcare sector
Personal & Commercial Auto Liability Insurance in the US. Impact of Inflation
Inflationary trends in auto liability insurance, personal and commercial combined, drove loss and defense containment costs between $96 bn and $105 bn higher
U.S. Auto Insurance Performance & Underwriting Results Drops on Inflation
U.S. personal auto insurers saw a sharp deterioration in underwriting performance for 1H2022, according to mid-year segment results from public company GAAP filings
Global Insurance Premium to surpass $7 trln. World Insurance Outlook
Swiss Re estimate strong 6.1% nominal growth in total premiums (non-life and life). That translates into near flat growth (+0.4%)
EMEA insurers, while not directly impacted by US tariffs, face considerable exposure to secondary effects
UK life insurers are poised to continue benefitting from strong bulk annuity volumes in 2025 despite potential challenges from regulatory changes
Global insured losses from natural disaster events in Q1 2025 were preliminarily estimated to reach at least $53 bn, the highest Q1 insured losses since Q1 2011 ($81 bn)
Wildfire-related directors and officers (D&O) lawsuits represent a growing category of event-driven shareholder litigation. These insurance claims arise from major environmental