October 26, 2025
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Good morning! In today’s issue, we’ll dig into the all of the latest moves and highlight what they mean for you right now. Along the way, you’ll find insights you can put to work immediately
— Ryan Rincon, Founder at The Wealth Wagon Inc.
Today’s Post
Why Global Growth Is Slowing — And What It Means for You
The global economy is still growing, but not as fast as many people hoped. According to recent forecasts from Organisation for Economic Co‑operation and Development (OECD), world GDP growth is expected to come in around 3.2 % in 2025, and then slow to about 2.9 % in 2026.
That might sound pretty good compared with some years, but it’s actually below the pace needed to drive big improvements in global living standards or fix longer-term problems like poverty and inequality.
So why is growth slowing — and why should you care? Here are some of the main causes and what they mean for your money, job prospects, and investment strategy.
What’s dragging on growth
Trade tensions and tariffs
Increased tariffs (taxes on imported goods) have made trade more expensive and unpredictable. Businesses are investing less and waiting for clarity. The OECD says higher trade barriers are weighing on investment and spending.Policy uncertainty
When governments and central banks aren’t clear about what they’ll do next, companies hold off on big decisions. That slows hiring, spending and investment.Weak investment and capital flows
Emerging markets (i.e., countries that are still developing) are seeing slower growth of investment, partly because global investors are more cautious.High debt and weaker productivity
Many countries are carrying large amounts of debt and don’t see big gains in productivity (making more output per hour worked). All of this limits how fast an economy can grow.
What it means for you
Jobs & wages: Slower growth means fewer “easy wins” in the job market. Employers may be more cautious about hiring or raising wages quickly. That matters for your career and income.
Investments: Lower global growth tends to create more uncertainty in markets. That means you might see more volatility (ups and downs) in stocks, bonds, or other assets. It’s a good time to think about resilience in your portfolio.
Interest rates & inflation: Slower growth might give central banks more room to ease interest rates or not hike them as aggressively. But at the same time inflation may not fall as quickly as hoped — so the race between growth and price-rises remains tight.
Global opportunity shift: When advanced economies slow, emerging markets might become relatively more important. But slower growth in those regions means the “easy catch-up” gains may be smaller than in past decades. That changes how you think about global diversification.
Quick takeaways to keep in mind
Growth doesn’t always matter for every investment, but it sets the broad backdrop: when the world grows fast, many things lift; when it slows, only the strongest tend to win.
Focus on sectors and companies with structural advantage (for example, they dominate a niche, have strong cash flows, or benefit from a long-term trend).
Keep “resilience” in mind: buffer for surprises, build flexibility into your plans (job, investments, budget).
Consider global exposure — but be realistic about how much you expect from it. Emerging markets are more volatile, and slower growth means higher risk.
Stay informed about policy changes, trade developments, and global flows of capital. These “macro factors” are often under-appreciated in day-to-day investing but shape the major cycles.
Final thought
Slowing global growth doesn’t mean a crash is inevitable — and it certainly doesn’t mean you should stop investing or engaging with the world economy. What it does mean is that the pace has changed, the risks are different, and the “easy gains” of recent decades may be harder to come by.
For you as a reader of The Economic Wagon: treat this as a moment for adjustment. Re-check your dials. Ask whether your strategy is built for fast growth or for steady, resilient progress. A smart plan doesn’t assume growth will always be fast — but it does expect that the world economy will keep moving, changing, and presenting opportunity.
Stay curious. Stay watchful. Because tomorrow the topic will shift — maybe to inflation, maybe to labor trends, maybe to digital currency. One thing is constant: change is happening, and being ahead matters.
That’s All For Today
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— Ryan Rincon, CEO and Founder at The Wealth Wagon Inc.
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