Allianz Research

Powering ahead:
Global Wealth Report 2025

Breaking spread: fragmentation risk in the Eurozone

The ECB is facing a “risk trilemma” as its hawkish monetary policy pivot raises the specter of fragmentation risk, which threatens to impede the efficient transmission of monetary policy. 

Economic and Market Outlook: Running up the hill

Global growth is entering a soft patch this year as uncertainty due to geopolitical risks remains high. 

Obesity: Costly epidemic

The share of people who are overweight and obese has been increasing markedly, even in poorer countries, a trend that was likely amplified by the lockdowns imposed during the Covid-19 pandemic.