Climate change was named the second greatest risk by the World Economic Forum. (iStock)

Released last week, the 14th annual World Economic Forum Global Risks Report portrays a dark outlook on international economic and political relations. The report names these rising tensions as the most urgent risk in 2019 as 90% of experts say they expect further economic confrontation between major powers in 2019.

The report incorporates the results of the annual Global Risks Perception Survey of approximately 1,000 experts and decision-makers. This year's results point to a deterioration in economic and geopolitical conditions. Trade disputes worsened rapidly in 2018 and the report warns that growth in 2019 will be held back by continuing geo-economic tensions, with 88% of respondents expecting further erosion of multilateral trading rules and agreements.

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Danielle Ling is an experienced video journalist and business reporter. As associate editor, Danielle manages all multimedia and reports on industry news and risk-related coverage, managing all weather-related content. A University of Maryland and Philip Merrill College of Journalism alum, Danielle previously served as a video journalist for Verizon FiOS 1 News NJ, Push Pause. Connect with Danielle on LinkedIn or email her at [email protected].

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