Top Ten Calls for 2026: Economics and Energy Transition
Join our Economics and Sustainability team for a run-through of our most important calls for 2026 and beyond.
As the energy transition accelerates and macro conditions evolve in real time, this timely webinar delivers fresh, forward-looking insights for 2026.
Our experts will cover:
- AI’s impact on commodities, the power sector, and the wider economy and the implications for Federal Reserve policy
- Why we expect a dip in solar installations next year, despite the longer-term trend toward electrification and green power, driven by Chinese technology
- The outlook for protectionism and trade flows and what this means for growth
Speakers:
Alex Tuckett
Head of Economics, CRU
Alex Tuckett is Head of Economics at CRU. He has over 15 years experience in economic analysis. He began his career in the UK Treasury, later moving to the Bank of England, and has provided macroeconomic modelling and analysis to policymakers in fiscal, monetary and financial policy.
Charlie Durant
Research Manager
Charlie Durant joined CRU in 2010. He is a Research Manager within CRU’s Sustainability Division, providing thought leadership, insight and data on emissions, the energy transition, and the circular economy.
Charlie was previously Head of Demand and Markets Research in CRU’s Base and Battery Metals team. In this role he managed a global team of analysts, delivering world-class research on all aspects of base, battery, precious and technology metal markets.
Earlier in his career he was editor of the Copper Market Outlook, as well as Head of CRU’s Aluminium Downstream and Demand Team. Charlie also was part of a team that established CRU’s Thermal Coal market research.
He gained a Master’s in International Business at the University of Nottingham, where he also obtained his undergraduate degree.
Maria Garcia
Economist, CRU
Maria Camila Garcia is a dedicated economist specializing in North American economic analysis and sustainability. Based in the London office, she leads economic forecasts for the United States and various other economies, providing valuable insights into developments in economic and environmental policy.
Maria holds a Master’s in International Economics and Finance from Johns Hopkins University, where she honed her expertise in economic dynamics and policy analysis. With a strong academic background and a passion for client-focused research, she is committed to delivering in-depth analysis on trends that impact industries and inform decision-making.
Having recently transitioned from Baltimore to London, Maria is eager to collaborate with colleagues and contribute to discussions surrounding economic sustainability and client-relevant themes in an increasingly interconnected global economy.
Hang-Wei Hao (Henry)
Principal Economist, CRU
Henry Hao is a Principal Economist at CRU. He is based in CRU’s Singapore office and is responsible for the macroeconomic coverage of Asia.
Henry joined CRU in 2021 from academia in the US, where he has over 15 years of experience in economics teaching and research. Henry has published his research through several journal articles and working papers on topics including the Great Trade Collapse and China’s Belt and Road Initiative.Henry taught undergraduate and graduate courses focused on energy economics, international trade and development economics.
Henry holds a PhD and an MSc in Economics from the University of California, Davis and a BSc in Public Finance from National Chengchi University, Taiwan. He is also a Chartered Financial Analyst and a part-time lecturer of economics at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.
