Outlook

Causes and consequences of the OPEC+ pivot

The decision on 3 May by eight OPEC+ countries to further boost oil supply indicates a shift in the cartel’s strategy towards defending its market share.

It’s all about connecting the dots – interview with Christian Busch

Christian Busch is the bestselling author of “The Serendipity Mindset”, a business professor and an expert in purpose-driven leadership, entrepreneurship and innovation.

UK and EU start new post-Brexit stage

The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and the UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer recently announced the agreement of a new deal.

US and China climb down tariff ladder, outlook remains uncertain

Trade talks in Geneva resulted in a temporary reduction of 115 percentage points in reciprocal tariffs between the US and China.

Team Malizia: Making waves ahead of The Ocean Race Europe

Boris Herrmann’s Team Malizia kicked off their 2025 racing season with the upgrade of their racing yacht Malizia - Seaexplorer, the launch of a dedicated research vessel, and the revelation of the full crew for the next big challenge on the horizon, The Ocean Race Europe 2025.

Trump’s and Starmer’s Victory Moment

On 8 May a trade deal was announced by US President Trump and UK Prime Minister Starmer. Details of this agreement are still being finalised and final approval will be needed by US Congress and UK Parliament.

Reimagining business through AI

José Pedro Almeida, Executive in Residence at INSEAD, explains how he helps governments, investors and businesses lead AI and digital transformations, with a particular focus on healthcare.

Setting monetary policy is not what you might think

As an economic policy expert and former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Ireland, Stefan Gerlach discusses common misconceptions about interest rate setting by central banks around the globe.