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This week, the leaders of the global economy gather in Washington, DC at a moment of extraordinary consequence. A great reordering is underway — from a new spirit of economic nationalism to disruptive technologies and shifting global power.

At Semafor, we built the World Economy Summit (WES) to reflect the same principles that define our journalism: transparency, intelligence, and global perspectives. Like our reporting, WES is designed to cut through the noise, elevate facts, and surface the ideas and voices that matter most to decision-makers — a global stage where leaders of the US government, Fortune 500 CEOs, and G20 finance ministers can speak candidly, challenge assumptions, and share their perspectives with one another and the world.

This special report is a product of that spirit: a series of provocations on the state of the global economy that bring together some of the smartest minds and best thinking in business, policy, and economics — not only to interpret the forces shaping the future, but to offer actionable insights for those responsible for navigating it.

Semafor was founded on the belief that trusted, independent journalism can serve decision-makers everywhere. We hope this report deepens your understanding of this pivotal moment in the global economy.