Global Risks

Major changes since October 9, 2008.

Headline risk

The risk has risen of a commodity price bust, continuing a steep upward trend in the one-year and five-year stress balance since May. Fallout from the financial crisis is likely to have large ramifications for the global real economy. Global growth may be slower than expected, leading to decreased demand for metals. Falling demand and revised expectations have wiped away massive primary commodity price increases over the summer.

You can see a complete list of Global Stress Points we are monitoring on the guest page of the live service.

You can learn more about the Global Stress Points Matrix™, or request a trial through the service information page.

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