Geopolitical uncertainty, monetary tightening, and supply chain restructuring are converging to create complex economic challenges that are shaking global markets. The discussion will review key economic trends of 2025 and offer forecasts on the major variables and structural shifts shaping the global economy in 2026. Following this, an in-depth conversation will take place exploring the future direction of the economic and investment landscape. This session features leading experts including Torsten Sløk, one of the most closely followed chief economists on Wall Street, who interprets the tariff policy of a potential second Trump administration not as a mere economic shock but as a strategic game; Larry Hatheway, who designs research strategies with deep insight into global markets and the economy; and William Lee, who sharply identifies key risks and trends shaping the global economic landscape. Copyright ⓒ Maeil Business Newspaper. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction, redistribution, and use (including for AI learning) are prohibited.