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Tom Standage, deputy editor of The Economist and editor of The World Ahead magazine, does not deviate from his annual tradition of publishing his own thoughts on the trends that will affect the world in the coming year. Forbes Ukraine recounts the main points of his “top ten” trends for 2026
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The world will remain unpredictable in 2026. The United States will celebrate its 250th anniversary, geopolitical tensions will increase, and economic and climate risks will not go away.
Here are ten trends and factors to watch for in 2026.
Popular Category Companies Date Yesterday $100 million in 15 months. NABU has been monitoring the co-owner of “Kvartal 95” Timur Mindich for more than a year in a case of possible corruption at Energoatom. What did they find?
250th Anniversary of the United States
In 2026, America will celebrate its 250th anniversary. Republicans and Democrats will talk about the country's past and future in very different ways. In November, Americans will give their verdict on the future of the United States in the midterm
Category Leadership Date November 20, 2024 More nuclear weapons, the Trumpization of the economy and a crucial year for the future of AI. 10 trends for 2025 from The Economist
Category World Date Today “It prevents us from pressuring Putin.” The shutdown in the US could end this week. What are the chances and what will it bring to Ukraine? Analysis Forbes Ukraine
Category World Date November 10 Is war looming in Venezuela? Will US gunboat diplomacy against drug cartels and the Maduro regime work? Three possible outcomes from The Economist
