The 164-member organization repeated its warning that it saw some signs of trade fragmentation linked to global tensions, but no evidence of a broader de-globalization that could threaten its 2024 forecast.

Source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/wto-chief-warns-really-big-impact-trade-if-israel-hamas-conflict-widens-3842276?cid=cna_flip_070214

The pressures on long term real interest rates are only magnified by supply chain and other geopolitical de-globalization long-term movements and a less educated and a less productive workforce in a service dominated country.

Source: https://seekingalpha.com/article/4638362-view-of-wall-street-storm-clouds-everywhere?source=feed_all_articles