Uncertainty is impacting the global economy. How is it measured
Uncertainty has become a defining characteristic of the global economy. But how exactly is a concept like uncertainty measured in economic data and analyses?
DOE Global Energy Storage Database
The DOE Global Energy Storage Database provides research-grade information on grid-connected energy storage projects and relevant state and federal policies. All data can be exported to Excel or
The global economy enters a new era | World Economic Forum
The global economic system under which most countries have operated for the last 80 years is being reset, ushering the world into a new era. Existing rules are challenged while new ones
Global Energy Storage Growth Upheld by New Markets
The global energy storage market is poised to hit new heights yet again in 2025. Despite policy changes and uncertainty in the world''s two largest markets, the US and China, the sector
The global price tag of war in the Middle East
The Iran war''s cascading economic fallout is radiating well beyond the Persian Gulf and the wider Middle East, reshaping markets and supply chains potentially for years to come.
In charts: 7 global shifts defining 2025 so far | World Economic Forum
2025 has been marked by significant global shifts, including increased geopolitical instability, the accelerating impact of AI and a changing labour market.
Global energy storage market surpasses 100 GW
The global energy storage market achieved substantial 43% year-on-year growth in 2025, with 106 GW of new capacity added worldwide. This
Energy Storage Signals Shift to Renewable Grids
China, the U.S., and the EU lead on global energy storage installations, while emerging markets, such as Chile, are planning notably high shares of energy storage colocated with wind and
COP29: can the world reach 1.5TW of energy storage
The Green Energy Storage and Grids Pledge, launched on 15 November, targets a goal of 1.5TW of global energy storage by 2030, marking a
ASEAN is turning global tensions into regional opportunities
In a time of fragmentation, ASEAN stands out as a rare economic bright spot because it''s leveraging global uncertainty into a strategic advantage.
Beyond oil: 9 commodities impacted by the Strait of Hormuz crisis
War in the Middle East has caused significant damage to energy infrastructure and the near closure of the Hormuz Strait, driving oil prices up, but what about the region''s other exports?
How supply chains need to adapt to a shifting global landscape
Global supply chains face rising geopolitical fragmentation and economic divergence, driving four plausible outlooks, from multilateral cooperation to full degradation.
Global Risks Report 2025 | World Economic Forum
The Global Risks Report 2025 analyses global risks to support decision-makers in balancing current crises and longer-term priorities.
Global firms need to build geopolitical muscle. Here''s how
A new report, Building Geopolitical Muscle, examines how global firms are institutionalizing geopolitics as an organizational capability and embedding it in decision-making. The
A Comprehensive Review of Next-Generation Grid-Scale Energy
In order to achieve grid-scale storage technologies, the future of energy storage will require improvements in materials, recycling, deployment, and policy. These innovations will be necessary in
Global Risks Report 2026
The Global Risks Report 2026, the 21st edition of this annual report, marks the second half of a turbulent decade. The report analyses global risks through three timeframes to support