Market Musings: A multipolar world defined by constraints

19 March 2026

A multipolar world defined by constraints

For much of the post-financial crisis
period, global markets were heavily
influenced by developments in the
United States. US growth, inflation and
policy decisions often shaped financial
conditions elsewhere. Inflation stayed
subdued, interest rates were predictable
and policymakers acted with confidence.
That world has shifted.

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