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Global Growth Slows in 2025 Amid Tariff Turmoil
The IMF has sharply downgraded its 2025 global GDP growth forecast from 3.3% in January to 2.8% in April, citing rising trade tensions triggered by U.S. tariff hikes. The U.S. itself saw its forecast slashed from 2.7% to 1.8%, while Mexico faced the steepest downgrade, dropping into negative growth due to its heavy reliance on U.S. trade. Major economies like China, Canada, and the UK also experienced downward revisions, though Russia stood out as the only nation with a slight upgrade. Looking to 2026, global growth projections remain muted at 3%, still below the pre-pandemic average, as trade disruptions continue to weigh on economic momentum.
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Has Globalisation Peaked? Trade Openness Faces Setbacks
After decades of expansion, global trade as a percentage of GDP peaked at 62.8% in 2022 but has since declined to 58.5% in 2023, according to the World Bank. Recent disruptions—from Trump-era tariffs and renewed protectionist policies to COVID-19’s shock to global supply chains—have prompted firms and nations to rethink the risks of interdependence. While world trade rebounded swiftly post-pandemic, the resurgence of nationalism and the unpredictability of trade policy have raised doubts about the future of globalisation. With rising uncertainty and supply chain vulnerabilities, the current wave of tariffs and reshoring trends may mark the beginning of a shift away from deeply integrated global trade networks—though the permanence of this shift remains uncertain.
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Asda to invest in price cuts to battle drop in sales and market share
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A Level Economics Questions:
Possible A Level Economics 25 Marker Question
Infographic of the Week

Global Trade Leaders: Countries with the Largest Trade Surpluses
In 2023, China led the world with the largest trade surplus, reaching $593.9 billion—more than the combined surpluses of the next three countries—driven by its booming export sector amidst sluggish domestic demand. Germany followed in second place, with a $249.9 billion surplus largely attributed to its automotive exports, particularly to the United States. Ireland, Singapore, and Saudi Arabia also featured prominently in the top rankings, with the latter bolstered by its crude oil exports. Notably, five of the top ten surplus nations were European, highlighting the continent’s strong export presence. The data, sourced from the World Bank, reflects shifting global trade patterns amid rising geopolitical tensions and potential trade barriers, particularly between the U.S., China, and the EU.
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Gender Gaps in Lower Secondary School Completion: A Global Snapshot
Over the last five decades, global education levels have seen remarkable progress, particularly for girls. However, gender disparities in lower secondary school completion still persist across regions. According to World Bank data from 2018 to 2023, some countries still exhibit stark inequalities. In Afghanistan, for instance, girls were significantly underrepresented, with a -30.4 percentage point gap. Other countries such as Iceland, Albania, Mauritius, and the Democratic Republic of Congo also showed fewer girls completing eighth grade. Conversely, several countries reveal a reverse gender gap, where boys are underrepresented—most notably in the Cayman Islands (34.5 p.p. gap), Tuvalu, Sierra Leone, Palau, and Suriname. Encouragingly, 22 economies, including Turkey and Peru, reported near parity. Yet, lagging data and political shifts, like the Taliban's impact on girls’ education in Afghanistan, underscore the ongoing need for focused policy efforts to ensure equal educational access for all children, regardless of gender.
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Whenever you're ready there is one way I can help you.
Emre Aksahin
Chief Learning Officer at Edgenie
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"But how can I perfect exam technique if I have gaps in my knowledge?🤔"
Asda to invest in price cuts to battle drop in sales and market share
Summary
A Level Economics Questions:
Possible A Level Economics 25 Marker Question
Infographic of the Week

Global Trade Leaders: Countries with the Largest Trade Surpluses
In 2023, China led the world with the largest trade surplus, reaching $593.9 billion—more than the combined surpluses of the next three countries—driven by its booming export sector amidst sluggish domestic demand. Germany followed in second place, with a $249.9 billion surplus largely attributed to its automotive exports, particularly to the United States. Ireland, Singapore, and Saudi Arabia also featured prominently in the top rankings, with the latter bolstered by its crude oil exports. Notably, five of the top ten surplus nations were European, highlighting the continent’s strong export presence. The data, sourced from the World Bank, reflects shifting global trade patterns amid rising geopolitical tensions and potential trade barriers, particularly between the U.S., China, and the EU.
Chart of the Week

Gender Gaps in Lower Secondary School Completion: A Global Snapshot
Over the last five decades, global education levels have seen remarkable progress, particularly for girls. However, gender disparities in lower secondary school completion still persist across regions. According to World Bank data from 2018 to 2023, some countries still exhibit stark inequalities. In Afghanistan, for instance, girls were significantly underrepresented, with a -30.4 percentage point gap. Other countries such as Iceland, Albania, Mauritius, and the Democratic Republic of Congo also showed fewer girls completing eighth grade. Conversely, several countries reveal a reverse gender gap, where boys are underrepresented—most notably in the Cayman Islands (34.5 p.p. gap), Tuvalu, Sierra Leone, Palau, and Suriname. Encouragingly, 22 economies, including Turkey and Peru, reported near parity. Yet, lagging data and political shifts, like the Taliban's impact on girls’ education in Afghanistan, underscore the ongoing need for focused policy efforts to ensure equal educational access for all children, regardless of gender.
Macroeconomic Data

Whenever you're ready there is one way I can help you.
Emre Aksahin
Chief Learning Officer at Edgenie
Home > Edgenie Sunday Schroll: Newsletter > "But how can I perfect exam technique if I have gaps in my knowledge?🤔"
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"But how can I perfect exam technique if I have gaps in my knowledge?🤔"
Asda to invest in price cuts to battle drop in sales and market share
Summary
A Level Economics Questions:
Possible A Level Economics 25 Marker Question
Infographic of the Week

Global Trade Leaders: Countries with the Largest Trade Surpluses
In 2023, China led the world with the largest trade surplus, reaching $593.9 billion—more than the combined surpluses of the next three countries—driven by its booming export sector amidst sluggish domestic demand. Germany followed in second place, with a $249.9 billion surplus largely attributed to its automotive exports, particularly to the United States. Ireland, Singapore, and Saudi Arabia also featured prominently in the top rankings, with the latter bolstered by its crude oil exports. Notably, five of the top ten surplus nations were European, highlighting the continent’s strong export presence. The data, sourced from the World Bank, reflects shifting global trade patterns amid rising geopolitical tensions and potential trade barriers, particularly between the U.S., China, and the EU.
Chart of the Week

Gender Gaps in Lower Secondary School Completion: A Global Snapshot
Over the last five decades, global education levels have seen remarkable progress, particularly for girls. However, gender disparities in lower secondary school completion still persist across regions. According to World Bank data from 2018 to 2023, some countries still exhibit stark inequalities. In Afghanistan, for instance, girls were significantly underrepresented, with a -30.4 percentage point gap. Other countries such as Iceland, Albania, Mauritius, and the Democratic Republic of Congo also showed fewer girls completing eighth grade. Conversely, several countries reveal a reverse gender gap, where boys are underrepresented—most notably in the Cayman Islands (34.5 p.p. gap), Tuvalu, Sierra Leone, Palau, and Suriname. Encouragingly, 22 economies, including Turkey and Peru, reported near parity. Yet, lagging data and political shifts, like the Taliban's impact on girls’ education in Afghanistan, underscore the ongoing need for focused policy efforts to ensure equal educational access for all children, regardless of gender.
Macroeconomic Data

Whenever you're ready there is one way I can help you.
Emre Aksahin
Chief Learning Officer at Edgenie