2025: A defining year that reshaped global trade, policy, and capital markets
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My final article of the previous year was published on December 28, 2024, titled “15 IPO listings in 21 days made this December the busiest in capital markets.” Few could have anticipated then that 2025 would unfold as one of the most consequential years from a capital markets perspective. There was scarcely a dull moment throughout the year. It proved to be a period of profound transformation in global politics, trade, and economics, leaving a lasting imprint on nations and financial markets alike. The year began with swift and decisive action. In January 2025, President Trump commenced his second term with an assertive America First agenda. The immediate post inauguration phase was marked by an aggressive policy thrust, with 26 executive orders signed on the first day itself. These focused on advancing core campaign priorities, including tightening immigration enforcement, and restructuring federal workforce governance. February deliver...