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

• [New] Within the next 10 years, AI could replace work currently done by 70% to 80% of humans. The Times Of India
• [New] More than half of manufacturers are already deploying artificial intelligence, and 80% say it will be essential to their growth by 2030. Dallas Innovates
• [New] By mid-2029 unemployment peaked at 6.8% then fell to 4.1% as new industries (orbital manufacturing, personalized AI companions, robot-maintained vertical farms, AI powered training and services) absorbed everyone who wanted to work. NextBigFuture.com
• [New] Longer-term (unspecified, but implied 5-15 years): Optimus will do sophisticated medical work (surgery) that delivers better care than any human doctor today, worldwide. NextBigFuture.com
• [New] Within 10 years or less (~2036 or sooner): Work becomes optional for humans because of AI + robotics abundance. NextBigFuture.com
• [New] By fostering public-private partnerships to build localized, open-source AI models and rapidly upskilling the tech workforce, Kenya can transform the threat of automation into an engine for unprecedented economic growth. Streamline
• [New] Asia Pacific is expected to show significant growth during the forecast period. Precedence Research
• [New] S&P 500 earnings growth over the next two years is forecasted at 15% and 12.49%, respectively, while MSCI Emerging Markets come in at 19.43% and 28.2%. AAFMAA Wealth Management & Trust LLC
• [New] S&P 500 companies are expected to report an acceleration in earnings growth in 2026.The median forecast among 20 analysts says the S&P 500 will advance nearly 12% in 2026. Nasdaq
• [New] The European A & D industry is experiencing robust growth, turnover reached €343 billion in 2024, with 2025 estimated revenues €381 billion and projected to rise steadily through 2030. WTW
• [New] The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 17% employment growth for logisticians from 2024 to 2034, which is almost five times faster than the average for all occupations. GlobeNewswire
• [New] With the ballooning energy requirements of giant data campuses, the US grid cannot absorb the projected load growth without new approaches to planning and operation. The Register
• [New] The projected 3 to 4% growth in international tourist arrivals for 2026 is being underpinned by a set of fundamental drivers that have already been partially realized in 2024 and 2025. Travel And Tour World
• [New] India has been widely identified in forecasts as a major tourism growth story to watch in 2026 and beyond, even though definitive consolidated figures for international arrivals for the year will only be available later. Travel And Tour World
• In 2026, while companies work to integrate AI into their systems, they will increasingly face issues such as system reliability, data quality, integration challenges, and a shortage of qualified talent. Turkiye Today
• Health tech has become a transformative force in the global business environment, offering opportunities for growth, efficiency, and innovation. TechBullion
• As the future unfolds, robust, tech-enabled logistics management will remain the critical backbone of energy and resource industry growth in the Middle East - and a playbook for global sectors aiming to evolve rapidly and responsibly. Farmonaut
• Creatine is the industry standout star for now - with a forecasted compound annual growth rate of around 20-30% in the US - but it's not the only one. Business Insider
• Within five years, there will be significant disruption in knowledge work due to advancements in AI. Crypto Briefing
• S&P predicts headline inflation to stay elevated through 2026 and possibly 2027 before easing by 2028-2029, supported by tight monetary policy, narrower deficits, and slower consumer lending growth. The Astana Times
• Joblessness among recent graduates could hit 25% in the next two to three years, as AI reshapes entry-level work. / USA Fortune

Last updated: 02 March 2026