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Do you know what other trend began changing at almost the exact same time as interest rates began falling?
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ESG investing
254 votes (23.0%)
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Cryptocurrency
282 votes (25.5%)
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Globalisation
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The internet
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Total votes: 1,105
Answer: Globalisation
The long decline in interest rates wasn’t the only trend that began around the early 1980s. It coincided with the rise of globalisation, as trade barriers fell, manufacturing shifted overseas, and supply chains stretched around the world. Today, higher interest rates, tariffs, and reshoring suggest both trends may be reversing at the same time — a potentially profound shift for investors.