COVID-19 is wreaking havoc on nearly every aspect of the global economy. It is clear now that what was originally a supply-side shock—and to a lesser extent an export demand shock for the global economy—has morphed into something far more pernicious. With each new data point, it becomes painfully clear—the global economy has entered a full-blown recession. As unprecedented as the crisis is, it’s being met by a wholly unprecedented global policy response. From Europe and the UK to countries throughout Asia and the Americas, central banks and governments have been called to action—and they are stepping up.
Policy Watch: Covid-19 Economic Measures Across Top Global Economies
13/07/2017
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Main Streets Across the World 2023
In this 33rd edition of Main Streets Across the World, we’ll explore the near-term outlook for the retail sector; headline rent and ranking changes for best-in-class urban locations across the world; key indicators and global main street rankings; and key trends to watch such as the cost-of-living crunch, e-commerce and more.
Dominic Brown • 21/11/2023

Research • Workplace
REWORKING the Office Asia Pacific
Our ‘REWORKING’ series examines decision-making for occupiers under four key considerations: Cost, Carbon, Culture and Community – under which the changing demands, needs and impacts on office spaces and strategies can be examined.
Yasushi Otomo • 03/11/2023