Global Scans · Decent Work and Growth · Weekly Summary

In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
Goal 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation.

• [New] A recent Deloitte analysis predicts economic growth of just 1.4% in 2026. Money
• [New] Robotaxis might play a big role in Tesla's growth. Carbon Credits
• [New] Alberta is expected to outperform all provinces with GDP growth increasing by 1.8% in 2026. BDC.ca
• [New] Alberta should lead the provincial pack with relatively strong growth, while Saskatchewan is also expected fare well, despite tariffs on canola and potash. BDC.ca
• [New] Canada's provinces are expected to experience uneven economic growth in 2026, due to unresolved trade disputes and other regional challenges. BDC.ca
• [New] Real GDP growth, projected to be 1.2% for 2025, will slow to 1% in 2026. / Canada BDC.ca
• [New] In 2026, we expect the Canadian economy to remain resilient, producing modest growth overall. BDC.ca
• [New] Pakistan's growth is expected to accelerate to 3.6% in 2025-26 and reach 4.1% in 2026-27. Aik News
• [New] The IMF lowered its 2026 growth projection for the Philippines to 5.6% from 5.7% previously. BusinessWorld Online
• [New] 2025 will be another year to stay focused on longer-term growth trends, like artificial intelligence and energy transition, as well as rapid innovation in sectors like healthcare. UK - EN - Institutional
• [New] 62% of survey respondents say their organizations are at least experimenting with AI agents, while industry experts predict that at least 15% of day-to-day work decisions will be made autonomously through agentic AI by 2028, up from 0% in 2024. Isometrik.ai
• [New] The Magnificent Seven has been responsible for more than half of S&P 500 earnings growth the past few quarters and will likely continue to play a significant role in growing earnings in 2026. Tortuga Wealth Management
• [New] Unlike the dot-com era, the Magnificent 7 are expected to report earnings growth of 22% in 2025, more than double the growth of the average S&P 500 company. FinancialContent
• [New] Japanese growth is expected to slightly exceed its potential level, which is still subject to significant supply constraints, in 2026. economic-research.bnpparibas.com
• [New] By 2026, 25% of people will spend at least one hour per day in the metaverse for work, shopping, education, social interaction, or entertainment. Devsu
• [New] Circular economy business models could unlock $4.5 trillion in economic growth by 2030. Devsu
• [New] Looking ahead to 2026, PhaseV plans to deepen its work with global sponsors and expand its vertical AI platform to further accelerate drug pipelines, optimize study design and site selection, and improve patient outcomes across diverse therapeutic areas. Cision PR Newswire
• [New] Expected growth through 2029 is now 3% per year, far from post-Covid fantasies. +19 K Followers Wine to Asia - by Jean-Charles Letelli
• [New] The US, Brazil, Guyana, and Canada are collectively responsible for the majority of global supply growth in 2025 and remain major contributors into 2026. aegis-hedging.com
• [New] Most economists predict steady wage growth through 2026, especially in states with rising living costs. A One Fire Safety
• [New] India's economy expanded at a sharper-than-expected clip of 8.2% in the July-September quarter, prompting analysts to raise their full-year growth estimates to above 7%. New India Abroad
• [New] Emerging markets such as India, the Philippines, East Africa, and parts of Latin America are moving from future potential to active growth pillars. TRADLINX Blogs

Last updated: 21 December 2025