From the artificial intelligence bubble to trade policy, Michela asks Martin Wolf, the FT’s chief economics commentator, how the biggest stories of last year will affect the economy in 2026.

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For further reading:

Forecasting the world in 2026

Why the world should worry about stablecoins

Trump’s tariffs will damage the world

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