We are in the last leg of the year and so this is a good time to issue our central global forecasts for economic matters, markets and the real estate sector in 2024. We have identified 14 noteworthy trends linked to growth, inflation, policy interest rates and sovereign bond coupon rates, residential and commercial real estate, and the markets. Given the considerable prevailing uncertainty, we believe it essential to have a marked degree of clarity to ensure optimal decision-making. Hence the pivotal nature of this document.