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May 24, 2026

Global Economics Wrap-Up

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A global economic review noting softening European PMIs, a hawkish lean from EM central banks, and potential productivity gains from accelerated AI adoption in emerging markets.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Emerging Market AI adoption lags are likely to be shorter than previous technology cycles due to low-cost and open-source models.
  • 2.May flash PMIs indicate widespread economic softness across Europe, with France particularly weak.
  • 3.US FOMC participants are debating removing easing bias as inflation remains persistently above 2%.

Table of Contents

  • Global Economics
  • US Economics
  • Europe Economics
  • Asia/EM Economics
  • Disclosure Appendix

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Authors

Joseph BriggsAndrew TiltonKatya Vashkinskaya

Securities

Fed funds rateBank Rate

Themes

AI-Driven Productivity GrowthHawkish Shift in Emerging MarketsEuropean Economic Deceleration

Regions

GlobalEuropeAsia PacificUnited StatesChinaUnited Kingdom