Macro Risks for 2026: Trade-Wars, Geopolitics and the Global Growth Slow-Down

Macro Risks for 2026: Trade-Wars, Geopolitics and the Global Growth Slow-Down

As we approach 2026, the backdrop for global business and procurement is shifting. What once felt like a re-acceleration toward “normal” growth following recent disruptions is now being replaced by a growing sense of systemic uncertainty. Trade-policy turbulence is intensifying, geopolitical fault-lines are widening, and the global growth engine is sputtering. For procurement professionals, sourcing […]

The Impact of Global Geopolitics on Procurement Decisions: A 2026 Buyer’s Guide

The Impact of Global Geopolitics on Procurement Decisions: A 2026 Buyer’s Guide

In an era where global trade, cross-border operations and supplier networks have been the backbone of business growth, 2026 marks a point of reckoning. It’s no longer enough to optimise for cost and efficiency alone—the strategic lens of procurement is being reframed through the prism of geopolitics. Rising trade tensions, sanctions, shifts in alliances, regional […]