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AI augmentation and automation will alter job markets
AI will lift global economic productivity over the coming decades, but also transform labour markets
InternationalGeopolitics of AI technical standards will heat up
Technical standards for artificial intelligence (AI) will emerge slowly but geopolitical rifts over it will be intense
InternationalClimate challenge of tech to gain wider attention
Growing corporate attention is shifting to the energy demand and climate footprint of technology sectors
InternationalUpward trend in China’s industrial profits to persist
The profits of China’s industrial firms rose in the first months of the year
ChinaEU-US economic divergence will persist if not widen
March euro-area confidence rose, within pessimistic territory, while US confidence stagnated within optimistic territory
EUCommercial property poses risks for narrow focus banks
The long commercial property downturn poses significant risk for banks that are highly or narrowly exposed to it
EuropeDemographics will be a key driver of growth prospects
The Blackrock CEO highlights the implications of the demographic shift underway, as well as energy transition pressures
InternationalWorld trade to rebound modestly but risks remain high
World goods trade volumes fell by 5% last year and are expected to increase very modestly this year
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