All articles by Stu Robarts

Stu is managing editor at GlobalData, writing across its portfolio of B2B media websites.

Companies in all sectors ‘should pay constant attention to geopolitics’ – analysis

Geopolitical risk is no longer remote from day-to-day business concerns as it has historically tended to be, a new report…
Business concerns about tariffs continue to rise

Concerns about tariffs among businesses globally have continued to rise significantly over the last six months, according to a new…
US ‘the epicentre’ of growing anti-ESG movement

An anti-ESG movement that is gaining traction in various regions around the world is rooted in the US and will…
UK needs ‘coordinated industrial strategy’ for long-term growth – expert

An industrial strategy coordinated across government departments and over different administrations is key to stimulating long-term growth in the UK,…
Half of companies increasing prices in response to tariffs

Nearly half of companies are increasing prices or plan to do so in response to high tariffs being implemented by…

Trump policies may create ‘perfect storm’ for US inflation

While the risks of a potential US recession in 2025 have receded, President Trump’s policies could create an “inflationary perfect…
Uncertainty about corporate ESG spikes

The proportion of industry professionals who don’t know if their company has an ESG strategy has risen sharply, a new…
Tariffs driving supply chain localisation and automation

The tariffs being introduced by the Trump administration in the US and the subsequent counter tariffs elsewhere are leading companies…
Europe moves ahead of US in companies’ overseas investment plans

Europe has overtaken the US as the region to which companies are shifting overseas investment in response to high tariffs,…
‘Digital sovereignty key’ amid growing AI investment, geopolitical tensions

The need for countries to ensure digital sovereignty with control over infrastructure, data and systems is critical as the artificial…