Our Scans · (LF.8) Decent Work and Growth · Weekly Summary

• [New] Functional pet treats and supplements, fresh and refrigerated pet food meal subscriptions, and personalized AI-driven nutrition platforms represent the three highest-growth investment vectors through 2034. IMARC Group
• [New] Harmonized travel and health rules are essential to restore confidence and restart tourism which will contribute to economic growth globally. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Non-store based distribution channel, Accessories product type, and Middle East & Africa region represent the highest-growth investment vectors through 2034. IMARC Group
• [New] In Canada, retail sales data for April and a flash estimate for May are expected to show continued headline growth, largely driven by higher gasoline prices. financialpost
• [New] UK growth is set to take a hit due to trade disruption while inflation could race past 6% in the worst case scenario. City AM
• [New] U.S. oil output is expected to continue rising, with production of shale oil and gas growing modestly and stronger crude growth off the U.S. Gulf Coast and in Alaska. gCaptain
• [New] The semiconductor sector will experience strong growth across the global manufacturing economy, appearing in the top performing sectors for 8 of the 10 largest manufacturing economies. Modern Materials Handling
• [New] Organizations like Morningstar and other financial analysts predict modest price growth in 2026, but investors should be aware that platinum's price can be volatile over the short term. Yahoo Finance
• [New] The Middle East and Africa are expected to have steady growth over the forecast years, driven by increasing investments in technology and a growing recognition of AI's use across various sectors. Precedence Research
• [New] Global AI server shipments are expected to reach 1.5 million units in 2026, representing year-on-year growth of 180%. Ersa Electronics
• [New] On the supply side, OPEC expects non-DoC production growth of about 600,000 bpd in 2026 and another 600,000 bpd in 2027. investing.com
• [New] Ind-Ra projects FY27 growth at 6.7%, while ICRA expects sub-6.5%. / India Economic Times
• [New] The Reserve Bank of India on Friday revised its FY27 growth forecast downward to 6.6% from 6.9% projected in April. Economic Times
• [New] Vermont-based startup Beta Technologies aims to convince US consumers that electric aviation has arrived in ways that will change how they travel for work and leisure, and invited media to ride in the state-of-the-art all-electric aircraft that it calls the Alia CX300. Business Insider
• [New] International arrivals into Australia grew 53.1% from 5.6 million in 2006-2007 to 8.6 million in 2016-2017 and are expected to grow by 75.3% between 2016-2017 and 2026-2027 to reach 15.0 million in 2026-2027, driven by continued growth from markets such as China, New Zealand, India, and others. Hitachi Review
• [New] Expert-led manual testing remains dominant, detecting vulnerabilities automation misses, while the Asia Pacific region sees the highest growth rate due to digital transformation efforts. Yahoo Finance UK
• [New] In 2026, CMOs are expected to deliver growth while rebuilding trust, modernising data strategies, and integrating AI into every part of the marketing machine, without losing what makes a brand distinctive and authentic. MWC Barcelona
• [New] Asia has seen similar growth, with INTERPOL also flagging residential proxy services as a new threat vector enabling scam compounds to mask their true origin. Swif.ai
• [New] Generative AI could drive a 7% (or $7 trillion) increase in global gross domestic product and lift productivity growth by 1.5 percentage points over ten years. Amazon Web Services, Inc.
• [New] The global entertainment and media industry reached US$ 3 trillion in 2024 and is projected to reach US$ 3.5 trillion by 2029, growth driven substantially by digital content consumption across emerging markets. MarketForces Africa
• [New] Volumes of RTDs have increased at a CAGR of more than 8% since 2019 and growth through to 2030 is predicted to continue at 2%. DFNI
• [New] Latin America is expected to experience significant growth during the predicted timeframe, due to increased digital transformation, AI investments, and the development of start-ups. Precedence Research

Last updated: 15 June 2026