ACCA 2025 Global Economic Outlook Report
February 26, 2025
Entitled 2025 Global Economic Outlook: A highly uncertain world, this is the second edition of ACCA’s annual economic outlook that examines the prospects and major risks for the global economy and key countries. It includes an exclusive interview with economist Charles Goodhart, highlights key events in 2025, and interviews chief financial officers (CFOs) from across the globe. The report also highlights three key trends to watch in the global economy in 2025:
- Developments with AI: The emergence of AI agents promises new productivity breakthroughs, but hybrid solutions integrating other technologies will be crucial for sustained value.
- Rising geoeconomic fragmentation: Will US trade policies begin to push globalisation into reverse.
- Further retreating from green policies: Amid cost-of-living pressures and political shifts in developed economies, climate-related commitments are under strain, with potential long-term consequences for sustainability.