Core Viewpoint - The article emphasizes the importance of understanding the structural forces driving global changes, rather than being distracted by short-term events that cause market volatility [2][3]. Group 1: Structural Forces Driving Global Change - Five major forces are currently shaping the evolution of the global landscape: 1) Debt and monetary systems, which are core variables affecting markets and economies [3][4] 2) Domestic wealth disparity and value division, which are reshaping political dynamics [3][8] 3) The process of international order/disorder, determining the evolution of global governance [3][9] 4) Natural forces, including droughts, floods, and pandemics, which are increasingly impacting economies [3][10] 5) Human innovation, particularly rapid technological advancements, which can bring both benefits and risks [3][11]. Group 2: Debt and Monetary System - The current high levels of government debt and deficits in the U.S. and other countries will primarily dictate future market and economic directions, rather than daily policy choices by leaders [4][5]. - The accumulation of debt will force governments to either raise taxes or increase debt monetization, both of which will have profound impacts on the market [5][6]. - The ability to attract capital inflows and create win-win situations will significantly help alleviate the current situation, contingent on management capabilities [6][7]. Group 3: Domestic Wealth Disparity and Value Division - The trend of wealth disparity has evolved into a structurally irreconcilable conflict, leading to the rise of populism and authoritarian politics, undermining democratic institutions and the rule of law [8][9]. Group 4: International Order - The current global landscape lacks a single dominant power, with many countries led by populist leaders favoring unilateralism, increasing the risks of geopolitical, trade, technological, and military conflicts [9]. Group 5: Natural Forces and Technological Innovation - The worsening of natural factors is leading to higher economic and real costs, with effective responses becoming a key indicator of national governance capabilities [10]. - Rapid technological innovation is enhancing human capabilities but also poses significant risks, marking a critical juncture for monetary, political, and international order [11][12]. Group 6: Recommendations - All short-term news should be viewed within the context of the five major forces shaping the long-term landscape, particularly regarding monetary, political, and international order [15]. - The current situation is on the brink of significant change, with the key being whether these transformations can be managed intelligently and collaboratively [16]. - In investment, a systematic framework is essential, including effective asset diversification, to avoid reactive strategies in response to news or market fluctuations [16].