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Steering thorugh change.

As women gain wealth, independence and influence, they are reshaping the global economy—driving entrepreneurship, fuelling consumer demand and redefining financial power.

Luxury is evolving from things to experiences — with wellness resorts, beauty treatments and high-end fitness leading a global shift in how affluent consumers choose to indulge year-round.

Europe’s 2024 holiday season is set to sparkle with fashion, gadgets and getaways, as mindful consumers chase deals and sunshine-fuelled escapes

Small businesses are powering a quiet comeback across the EU, gaining ground in retail and online as economic headwinds ease and consumer confidence returns

In 2025, travel is being reshaped by economic forces — but it’s personal purpose, from wellness to world-class sports, that’s fuelling the journey.

Steering through change

As women gain wealth, independence and influence, they are reshaping the global economy—driving entrepreneurship, fuelling consumer demand and redefining financial power.

Rio’s Carnival turns samba into stimuli, igniting the world’s biggest street party and a powerful surge in local economic activity.

In 2025, travel is being reshaped by economic forces — but it’s personal purpose, from wellness to world-class sports, that’s fuelling the journey.

Steering through change

As women gain wealth, independence and influence, they are reshaping the global economy—driving entrepreneurship, fuelling consumer demand and redefining financial power.

AI and GenAI are revolutionising retail by personalising shopping, streamlining operations and reshaping how consumers and businesses connect.

The TCS New York City Marathon doesn’t just move runners—it energises neighbourhoods and fuels small business spending across the city.

Hop aboard the Mastercard Holiday Express for a data-driven journey into the mindset, spending trends and surprises shaping the 2024 U.S. holiday shopper.