Preliminary indicators point to a decline in global GDP growth to between 2.2% and 2.3% this year, compared to approximately 2.8% in 2024. This decline comes at a time when global supply chains are experiencing increasing pressures, along with weak performance in both industrial and commercial sectors, especially in major economies such as China, Germany, and Japan.

Additionally, the impact of previous tightening monetary policies adopted by major central banks continues to negatively impact consumption and investment levels in some sensitive sectors. Despite indications of a possible easing of monetary policies later this year, uncertainty continues to cast a shadow over investor and consumer confidence.

On the other hand, financial markets are experiencing significant volatility due to growing concerns about slowing global growth, prompting many investors to redirect their capital towards safe havens such as gold and US bonds. These movements reflect broader concerns about the stability of global economic growth amid a turbulent trading environment.