The rise of digital consumers, shifting geopolitics, and trade uncertainty have redefined the markets driving the global economy. Explore BCG’s latest thought leadership on global markets for key insights into the forces affecting global business—and for perspectives on developments in emerging markets.
As digital transforms both the how and the what of global trade, companies must understand their own context, marry their digital and global agendas, and help shape policy that is economically sensible and politically robust.
Even if the US and China reach a deal in their current tariff dispute, the bilateral technology trade relationship is unlikely to return to the old status quo.
Globalization isn’t slowly fading away in a post global financial crisis world, it instead is being reshaped and more focused on trade intensity effects by income groups and different geographic regions dynamics and trade patterns.
Anti-dumping duties and high US protective tariffs are creating winners and losers among both producers and users of steel—and making the global business landscape harder to navigate.
The structure of the multinational company that evolved over half a century is being overhauled as organizations adopt new value propositions for a radically changing global economy.
Emerging markets offer some of the world’s best growth opportunities, but they also tend to have tough business environments and intense local competition. Still, some global companies continue to win where others fail.
Here are 100 companies that are driving the digital revolution in emerging markets—and globally.
Despite multiple barriers, economic integration in Africa is not only taking place, but also gathering speed. The primary drivers of this process are African businesses.
Global Growth Hot Spots
Multinational companies need a new approach for identifying global growth opportunities in this new phase of globalization. Consider the opportunities within a market, rather than the market’s economy overall.
Explore the global hot spots
Western-style retailing is spreading fast in South Africa, but small, independently owned shops still offer essential—and underappreciated—routes to market.
It has been a tough few years in many parts of the continent. That hasn’t made a dent in Africans’ desire to buy new things.
To compete, companies must understand who the mass affluent are and why they are so important.
A regional market of 57 million people is growing rapidly—and it is much more accessible than many companies realize.
The New Globalization: A Collection
Globalization is in the midst of a profound change. Companies must dispel the myths of globalization (as we’ve come to know it) and understand the new realities.
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