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

• [New] Banks are pouring billions into AI, and the technology is expected to redefine 44% of the work done there by 2030, according to consulting firm ThoughtLinks. Business Insider
• [New] The next two years will see significant growth and velocity in the crypto space. Crypto Briefing
• [New] As more and more companies achieve unicorn status and unicorns achieve decacorn (valued at US$ 10 billion) and hectocorn (valued at US$ 100 billion) status - they will further push economic growth; better product and service delivery; and inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs. The AI Journal
• [New] Beijing Vastdata Technology, navigating through a challenging landscape, is poised for significant growth with expected revenue increases of 35.2% annually, outpacing the broader Chinese market's 14.5%. Yahoo Finance
• [New] Asia Pacific is expected to witness the fastest growth due to the increasing demand for automation solutions, rising disposable incomes, high R&D investments, rapid urbanization, and a growing tech-savvy population. Precedence Research
• [New] Overall consumer spending growth is expected to slow to approximately 1.6% in 2026, restrained by lingering inflation, higher borrowing costs, and a more cautious consumer environment. / USA nationaljeweler.com
• [New] Southeast Asia will have the highest projected fleet growth in the world, tracking at about 7%, well above the global average. Borneo Post Online
• [New] Corporate earnings growth in the US was less than expected but nonetheless resilient and particularly strong in technology, and durable consumer demand sustained growth - even as inflationary pressures persisted. Global English
• [New] By delivery model, the remote / digital advisory & monitoring segment is expected to expand at a remarkable growth with a CAGR of approximately 15% between 2026 and 2035. Precedence Research
• [New] Consensus estimates project 14% S&P 500 earnings growth in 2026 led by the technology and materials (+21%) sectors, while early 2027 figures suggest that earnings growth will broaden to other sectors. ATB Financial
• [New] Anthropic chief executive Dario Amodei has issued a stark warning, suggesting that traditional software engineering roles could become obsolete within the next 12 months as AI systems increasingly take over coding work. The Hans India
• The Budget's focus will be on boosting earnings growth and offering tax incentives to encourage foreign investment back into India. Economic Times
• Global security-related spending will grow at a compound annual rate of more than 13%, significantly outpacing overall IT growth. The AI Journal
• Seattle, Washington, United States, January 31, 2026 - Growth of cybersecurity demand is accelerating as organizations confront an expanding threat landscape, tighter regulatory oversight, and rising financial exposure from digital risk. The AI Journal
• Lithium and processed lithium chemicals will likely see the fastest growth, followed by uranium as nuclear technology adoption regains momentum worldwide - especially with small modular reactors and decarbonization trends. Farmonaut
• Concentration in a few very large customers like Apple, Amazon, and Google could be a vulnerability if any of them shift architectures or internalize more design work. Simply Wall St
• In the next decade, India's energy growth could outstrip global growth by a factor of two or more. https://www.indianchemicalnews.com/
• Across disciplines, several common futurists predictions 2026-2030 themes are emerging that point toward how life, work, and identity may evolve in the coming decades. Futurist Speakers: Keynote Speaker, Strategy Consultant
• While the ECB forecasts that price growth will settle at its goal over the medium term without more action, a further appreciation of the euro could reopen the debate on additional cuts. financialpost
• Workplace and the broader pensions and savings businesses are expected to underpin 5.3% average assets under administration growth over the next decade. Insurance Business
• Traders have increased bets that the Reserve Bank of Australia will raise its cash rate target to 3.85% on Tuesday after a key inflation gauge registered 3.4% year-on-year growth in the fourth quarter, above the RBA's 2-3% range. financialpost
• The cruise sector represents a strategically important growth opportunity for Toschi, offering global visibility and an increasingly sophisticated food and beverage landscape. DFNI
• 61% of CEOs expect global GDP growth to improve in 2026, up from 58% a year ago, signalling a modest but meaningful uplift in confidence. PwC Malta

Last updated: 09 February 2026