As geopolitical tensions simmer across multiple continents, a new ranking from Global Firepower reveals how conventional military power is concentrated in Asia and Europe in 2025.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released its 2025 World Economic Outlook which spotlights the Global South as a crucial engine of global economic momentum.

Gold has long stood as a pillar of economic security, a reliable hedge against inflation, and a critical asset in times of global uncertainty. According to the World Gold Council, central banks collectively hold over 35,000 metric tonnes of gold, and demand is surging amid geopolitical tensions and market volatility.

As of December 2024, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) released its latest Economic Outlook, projecting global GDP growth to remain resilient despite significant challenges. The global economy is expected to grow by 3.3% in 2025, slightly up from 3.2% in 2024. Inflation within OECD countries is anticipated to ease from 5.4% in 2024 to 3.8% in 2025, supported by a still restrictive monetary policy stance in most countries.

As economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions intensify, central banks worldwide increasingly turn to gold as a financial safeguard. Gold reserves, seen as a stable and reliable anchor, have become an essential part of the government's strategies to ensure fiscal security. These reserves act as a tangible backstop for national wealth, insulating economies from currency fluctuations and rising inflation.