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How should businesses view these global trends and events? How are behaviors and spending changing? In this report, Insider Intelligence analysts weigh in on the questions they’re being asked by both clients and the media about the shifting landscape in key areas like digital advertising, retail and ecommerce, and financial services.

The forecasts and trend analyses in this report collection take into account the economic effects of the Russia-Ukraine war. We have adjusted our estimates to reflect changing conditions in Russia and in the rest of Eastern Europe, as illustrated by the dual scenarios for this region described below.

The card network posted Q1 growth across the board—especially in cross-border volume—despite boycotting Russia.

China and Russia are collaborating on a similar mission to the moon’s south pole in 2026, with additional plans for a base and space station in lunar orbit, per The Conversation. Additionally, Japan, South Korea, and India are also planning their own lunar missions, per Bloomberg.

Facebook Shops, launched in May 2020, enables brands to sell directly via Facebook and Instagram. The Sprout Social Index 2021: UK and Ireland report found that 63% of consumers surveyed had bought from social media in the past year—and that share is on the rise across Europe. Snapchat Is a Much Better Bet in Western Europe than in Countries Farther East.

More on this: For the past two years, consumers’ shopping behaviors have been characterized by pandemic-related concerns. While confidence had started to increase as concerns over the pandemic declined, Russia’s recent war on Ukraine combined with inflation has reversed that gain.

State-owned entities in China, France, Germany, India, Japan, Russia, and South Korea have exploration licenses from the ISA, per Salon. Why we’re watching this: The decision about whether to mine the oceans will have major implications for mineral resources used in batteries for EVs, renewable energy systems, and electronics.

Sberbank and others are looking to China’s state-backed UnionPay to combat Visa and Mastercard’s exit from Russia.

The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) called on Visa and Mastercard to stop servicing their payment cards issued by Russian banks after the Central Bank of Russia (CBR) said cards issued by six Russian banks would “work throughout Russia without restrictions” despite sanctions, per NFCW.

AMD suspended chip sales to Russia and Belarus. Amazon has offered its services to Ukraine, including logistics to help deliver needed supplies and cybersecurity support for the government and companies.

Ukraine conflict could bog down various supply chains: Russia and Ukraine are a significant source for materials and energy supplies, and continued conflict and Russian sanctions will lead to shortages.