The OECD published its annual Employment Outlook on 7 July 2026, and this year’s edition warrants close attention from anyone advising businesses on workforce strategy, cross-border structuring, or risk management. – Written by Doğan Erbek
Across the globe, tax administrations are applying economic substance requirements with a level of rigour that has increased significantly over the past decade. The question they are asking is deceptively simple: does this entity actually do what it claims to do? – Written by Doğan Erbek
As organizations adopt generative and agentic AI, software is moving beyond static logic and fixed interfaces toward adaptive, conversational, and reasoning-based systems. Here’s why this could redefine value as we know it. – Written by Doğan Erbek
Rising fuel costs have reemerged as a powerful driver of global inflation in 2026, reversing much of the progress many economies made in cooling price pressures after the pandemic. – Written by Doğan Erbek
A cautionary look at how the rapid growth of nonbanks is reshaping financial markets, increasing interconnected risks, and challenging global financial stability. – Written by Doğan Erbek
Emerging markets lead global growth in 2026, surpassing 4% GDP and outpacing developed economies, driven by strong demographics, reforms, and investment trends. – Written by Doğan Erbek
The EU is entering a new phase of fiscal governance. Better flexibility and more practical fiscal targets under new rules could increase efficiency and improve compliance. – Written by Doğan Erbek
The World Economic Forum’s 2026 outlook presents a compelling analysis of a global environment defined by increasing multipolarity and declining multilateral cooperation. – Written by Doğan Erbek
Despite a backdrop of geopolitical tensions, inflationary pressures, and uneven growth, global markets have demonstrated remarkable resilience. Investors and analysts are noting that, despite ongoing volatility, underlying fundamentals and adaptive strategies are helping markets navigate uncertainty with surprising strength. I’ve explained below some indicators of this resilient growth and the headwinds facing global markets. Steady …
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Here’s some uncomfortable news: The world is approaching a critical climate tipping point. According to the United Nations and leading scientific bodies, exceeding the 1.5 °C threshold above pre‑industrial temperatures (at least temporarily) is now considered inevitable. As I explain further below, this stark warning underscores the urgency of global climate action and the profound implications …
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