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2024 Predictions v. Reality

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Explore PEP’s review of 2024’s top predicted global market trends, assessing hits, surprises, and their impact on energy investments.

As we approach the end of 2024, we're pleased to share, "A Review Of The Top Ten Nonfinancial Developments That We Predicted Would Impact The Global Capital Markets in 2024 And What Actually Happened." Each year, the PEP Consulting & Advocacy team identifies the trends we believe will shape the global capital markets, particularly within capital-intensive sectors like energy. This exercise not only sharpens our client strategy but also gives us a unique opportunity to step back and assess the accuracy of our projections.

In this article, we reflect on where we hit the mark and where surprises emerged. I invite you to explore our analysis and consider how or if you were impacted by these trends in 2024 and how they could guide the path forward for investment in the energy space.

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