Group 1 - The article highlights significant trends and changes in the global economy and financial markets, emphasizing the impact of populism, inequality, monetary policy, productivity, valuation, artificial intelligence, protectionism, global rebalancing, dollar depreciation, and the rise of cryptocurrencies [1] - In 2024, 32 political elections are expected globally, with 26 resulting in the ousting of incumbents, indicating a shift in political sentiment [1] - The U.S. government debt has reached a historical high of $37 trillion, surpassing the combined GDP of China, Japan, Germany, and India [1] Group 2 - The average unemployment rate for U.S. college graduates has surged to 8.1%, the highest since July 2021, reflecting potential challenges in the job market [3] - The capital expenditure of the "Big Seven" U.S. stocks has increased to 55% of their operating cash flow, up from 20% in 2012, indicating a shift in investment strategies [3] - The effective import tariff rate in the U.S. has reached 15%, the highest since 1937, suggesting a trend towards protectionism [3]