Global Scans · Economy · Weekly Summary

DRIVER: The global economy still faces serious headwinds and political uncertainty potentially balanced by the enormous promise of technological advancements in many fields. Read on to get a solid handle on the opportunities and risks you and your organization may likely face and set your sails accordingly.

• [New] If left unaddressed, a skilled talent deficit of more than 85 million workers could occur by 2030, causing trillions of dollars in unrealized revenue across global economies. Market Data Forecast
• [New] Total industry revenue is forecast to climb to $1.165 trillion, reflecting continued strength in travel demand despite economic uncertainty. Aviation Maintenance Magazine
• [New] The development of the green economy could create around 3.88 million jobs in Indonesia by 2026. TV BRICS
• [New] AMR could be associated with more than 8.2 million deaths annually by 2050, with a substantial proportion directly attributable to bacterial resistance, which would result in profound economic losses worldwide. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] The UK's 2025 National Security Strategy makes clear that climate and nature loss are core drivers of global instability, economic disruption and security risk. Electricity Info
• [New] Leading Region: Asia Pacific is projected to lead, accounting for approximately 44% share in 2026, supported by established production clusters, export infrastructure, and cultural consumption roots. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Based on the analysis of the costs of Wormhole by crypto experts, the following maximum and minimum W prices are expected in 2030: $0.0392 and $0.0125. Changelly
• [New] U.S. policymakers should build on what has worked: accountable, country-led partnerships that save lives, strengthen local systems, expand economic opportunity, and advance democratic values. George W. Bush Presidential Center
• [New] Poland, which possesses both one of the world's largest economies and a population that expects their leaders to protect them from Russian aggression, has the capacity to rearm without cutting its welfare state. Stars and Stripes
• [New] The reported lobbying effort comes just days after Apple increased prices for Macbooks and iPads by around 20%, warning that surging costs for memory and storage chips had become unsustainable as AI data center spending continues to consume global semiconductor supply. City AM
• [New] The ECB is expected to raise rates further to bring inflation back to 2% over medium term. financialpost
• [New] The World Bank expects headline commodity prices to rise by around 16% in 2026, the first annual increase since 2022, mainly because of energy and fertiliser. investing.com
• [New] McKinsey's 2026 Quantum Technology Monitor revised the estimated economic value of quantum technologies to between $1.3 trillion and $2.7 trillion by 2035, significantly increasing previous projections. AIMultiple
• [New] Data center electricity use is projected to reach 945 TWh annually by 2030, equivalent to Japan's current consumption, with U.S. data centers expected to contribute nearly 50% of national electricity demand growth. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Indonesia is currently exploring bilateral investment agreements with other BRICS countries, including the United Arab Emirates and Iran, to expand international investment networks and create new economic opportunities. New Eastern Outlook
• [New] U.S. airline stocks climbed 3 to 7% on Thursday as crude oil prices retreated to levels last seen before the Iran war, with investors front-running the assumption that the IATA-flagged $22 billion industry profit hit will partially reverse. AviationOutlook Newsletter
• [New] Headline inflation in the euro area is now projected at an average of 3.0% for 2026, set against economic growth of just 0.8%. investing.com
• [New] The U.S. dollar will remain strong since economic growth is accelerating and the U.S. is demographically stronger than the rest of the world, much of which is suffering from a demographic decline from aging populations. investing.com
• [New] The World Economic Forum has ranked misinformation and disinformation as the top global risk for the second year in a row. UICC
• [New] EVs will represent more than half of global passenger vehicle sales by 2035, supported by lower lithium-ion battery prices, a growing number of affordable electric models and rapidly expanding demand in emerging markets. Electric Cars Report
• [New] Wellness tourism passed $1 trillion in 2024 and is projected to reach roughly $1.4 trillion by 2027, part of a wellness economy that hit $6.8 trillion in 2024 and is forecast to reach $9.8 trillion by 2029. Resident Magazine
• [New] Google DeepMind published an AI Control Roadmap for securing advanced AI agents used inside Google, noting that AI agents could create $2.9 trillion in U.S. economic value by 2030. Agentic AI Weekly
• [New] Credit Suisse examines how emerging capital markets could reshape global finance by 2030 as equity and bond issuance accelerates across developing economies. The Idea Farm

Last updated: 30 June 2026