Time to Read: 7 mins
Checkpoints is a comprehensive monthly chartbook highlighting major top-of-mind themes that could shape financial markets in the near term. In addition to the broader macroeconomic discussion, Checkpoints delivers detailed views on major asset classes, including global equities, fixed income and real assets.
BABR-944084-2026-05-28 | GU-869 - 30 September 2026
Despite persistent concerns that sticky inflation would erode purchasing power and drag consumer spending lower, the May retail sales data tells a different story. Spending is up not just in dollar terms, but in quantity, highlighting continued consumer resilience.
Tension in the Middle East is thrusting energy security to the forefront of sovereign risk, alongside growth and debt. We examine the fault lines in global energy, food and water systems — and the potential implications for sovereigns and companies.
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