Q2 2019 Global Talent Market Quarterly

Global GDP growth is forecast to slow to 2.8% in 2019, from 3.2% in 2018, reflecting cooler economic trends in nearly every major economy. Key risks and headwinds include the US’ ongoing trade and tariff wars with China, as well as with Mexico and Canada, and Europeanpolitical issues, including the prolonged Brexit process. Global economic tensions are beginning to spill into labor markets, although many remainhistorically tight.