JANUARY 2026 ECONOMIC OUTLOOK

JANUARY 2026 ECONOMIC OUTLOOK

FOREWORD: THE ERA OF COMPLEX SYSTEMS We are now navigating a global economy in which traditional analytical categories are reaching their limits. This outlook synthesizes three complementary levels of analysis: market dynamics (trading data and financial flows),...
High-Altitude Wind Power: Unlocking an Untapped Layer of the Energy Transition

High-Altitude Wind Power: Unlocking an Untapped Layer of the Energy Transition

At a time when energy systems face unprecedented pressure to deliver resilience, flexibility, and cost-competitiveness, a new frontier is emerging several hundred metres above ground. High-altitude wind power (HAWP), the generation of electricity using tethered flying...
China’s ‘Project of the Century’: What the World’s Largest Hydropower Plant Means for Investors

China’s ‘Project of the Century’: What the World’s Largest Hydropower Plant Means for Investors

In a bold display of industrial ambition and environmental engineering, China has broken ground on what promises to become the largest hydropower station in the world, a multibillion-dollar initiative in the Tibetan highlands. Announced by Premier Li Qiang and covered...
Carbon Trading: How Emissions Quotas Work and Why They Matter

Carbon Trading: How Emissions Quotas Work and Why They Matter

As climate change accelerates, nations worldwide are turning to market-based solutions to curb greenhouse gas emissions. Among the most prominent tools are carbon emissions trading systems (ETS), which set limits on pollution and allow companies to buy and sell...