Deglobalisation: what you need to know

Jan 17, 2023

Davos 2023 ; Deglobalisation may be picking up pace as a result of the war in Ukraine, the COVID-19 pandemic and the needs of the green transition.

Deglobalisation may be picking up pace as a result of the war in Ukraine, the COVID-19 pandemic and the needs of the green transition. Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto

Christian Keller

Managing Director, Head of Economics Research, Barclays

Renate Marold

Director, Investment Sciences, Barclays

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Since the end of the second world war, globalisation has surged — but that era may be coming to an end. Image: Jorda-Schularick-Taylor Macrohistory Database. Data 1960 onwards for World from IMG and World Bank, Barclays Research

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Davos 2023 ; deglobalisation ; The slowdown of M&A activity may not be caused solely by macroeconomic trends, but also by regulatory concerns.

The slowdown of M&A activity may not be caused solely by macroeconomic trends, but also by regulatory concerns. Image: Barclays Research

Davos 2023 ; Energy is a key sector to watch in terms of both globalisation and deglobalisation.

Energy is a key sector to watch in terms of both globalisation and deglobalisation. Image: IEA

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