Global Risks Report 2024: The World Economic Forum’s global overview
Here’s a quick summary of the key risks highlighted in the Global Risks Report 2024 and how they are likely to play out over the next decade. – Written by Seref Dogan Erbek
What is the Future of Data Privacy?
In an age of extensive customer tracking, deeply personalized digital experiences, and endless cookies, data privacy and ethical data practices have become hot button topics. – Written by Seref Dogan Erbek
Setback for Fed and ECB on interest rates. What happens now?
The Fed and ECB have decided to keep interest rates unchanged after a period of consecutive hikes due to growing fears about the global economy. So what happens now? – Written by Seref Dogan Erbek
Big Tech’s EPS disappoints investors and reverberates across markets
On a turbulent day on Wall Street, Big Tech giants experienced a significant setback as their Earnings Per Share (EPS) reports disappointed investors, causing a domino effect that sent shockwaves through various market sectors. – Written by Seref Dogan Erbek
The era of space conquest: a new frontier in exploration
In recent years, humanity has witnessed a remarkable resurgence in space exploration. With increasing investments, ambitious lunar missions by countries like India and Russia, and the relentless technical expertise of private companies like SpaceX, we are standing at the threshold of a new era in the conquest of space. I believe the next 36 months …
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The fear of global public debt: a looming economic crisis in Europe
The specter of global public debt has become an ever-present concern haunting economies across Europe. In recent years, this fear has transformed into a stark reality as public debt levels have soared, leading to economic challenges for many European nations. The statistics are shocking: Spain and Italy have debt to GDP ratios of 120% and …
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The AI boom in healthcare sector: results and expectations
AI has rapidly gained a strong foothold in the healthcare sector, transforming the way medical professionals deliver care and patients experience healthcare services. The intersection of advanced technology and healthcare promises a future where AI plays a pivotal role in diagnosis, treatment, drug discovery, and personalized medicine. As we stand on the cusp of this …
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Increasing employment in renewables: almost half are in China
In line with the increasing deployment of renewable energy projects worldwide, jobs in the sector are also surging — and China is far and away the top employer within the space. According to the International Labor Organization’s Renewable Energy and Jobs Annual Review 2022, there were 12.7 million jobs in renewable energy in 2021, with …
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When can an investment be considered sustainable?
As the world shifts closer to key climate change deadlines, there is increasingly greater focus on the role of sustainable investment in the global climate plan. To arrest the trend of climate change and avert potential disaster, unlocking and directing funding towards sustainable projects is key. However, given the risk of directing scarce resources towards …
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IMF: the climate challenge is playing out in emerging countries
Climate change is a pressing issue that affects every corner of the world, and in my opinion, emerging countries are particularly vulnerable. As temperatures rise, natural disasters become more frequent and intense, and sea levels continue to rise, these countries face a range of threats that could have devastating consequences. The threat of extreme weather …
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