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The world in 2023

Forecasts for the new year, from the war in Ukraine, inflation and interest rates to global temperatures, business trends and the people to watch

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FT writers’ predictions for the world in 2023
Forecasts for the new year, from the chances of a lasting ceasefire in Russia’s war in Ukraine to the likelihood of Fed interest rate cuts and the future of crypto
The year ahead Premium content
Unhedged prognosticates
Five big finance questions for 2023 Premium content
It’s shaping up to be another eventful year for dealmaking
The 2023 outlook research report dump
Knock yourselves out
The Year Ahead: expect the unexpected
This year is unlikely to end as experts predict, but here is a map of events to chart 2023
Business trends, risks and people to watch in 2023
What to look for this year in the corporate world in sectors from energy to private capital and technology

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