Macro Situation Awareness

Strategic decisions require an awareness of issues generally considered outside the control of the organization. These are called ‘macro’ issues and present risks and opportunities for an organization.

Macro information includes:

  • Gross Domestic Product

  • Population

  • Imports, Exports & Tariffs

  • Interest Rates

  • Inflation

  • Government Regulations

  • Societal trends

Current Macro Priorities, October 2025

1) US economy, interest rates & inflation

2) Global stock market valuations, monitoring & asset consolidation

3) Geopolitical uncertainty, ongoing wars & military spending allocation

4) Rise in social & political extremism, violence

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