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

• [New] The Budget's focus will be on boosting earnings growth and offering tax incentives to encourage foreign investment back into India. Economic Times
• [New] Global security-related spending will grow at a compound annual rate of more than 13%, significantly outpacing overall IT growth. The AI Journal
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] In the next decade, India's energy growth could outstrip global growth by a factor of two or more. https://www.indianchemicalnews.com/
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] The cruise sector represents a strategically important growth opportunity for Toschi, offering global visibility and an increasingly sophisticated food and beverage landscape. DFNI
• [New] 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
• [New] Prime Minister Modi wants to make India a developed country by 2047, a goal that experts say requires growth closer to 8%. Economic Times
• [New] India is set to remain the world's fastest-growing major economy, with real GDP growth projected at 7.4% in FY26, even as the global environment remains fragile due to geopolitical tensions, trade fragmentation and financial vulnerabilities. The Times Of India
• [New] World Economic Situation and Prospects 2026, the MENA region is projected to see a strengthening growth recovery, with regional GDP expected to expand by about 4.1% in 2026 and 4.0% in 2027, up from an estimated 3.4% in 2025. MUFG Research
• [New] The latest Fed projection has upgraded the US economic growth to 2.3% in 2026 while inflation is forecast to come in lower at 2.4%. The Edge Malaysia
• [New] Supply Chain Ecosystem: With 3D NAND layering breaking through 300 layers and DRAM process nodes evolving toward 1 gamma, US equipment manufacturers represented by Lam Research will continue to benefit from the growth in Technology Capital Expenditures (Tech Capex). Sahm
• [New] In 2026 we will go further and faster, with the new AI Growth Zone Delivery Unit ensuring data centers are built quickly in the places they are needed most. GOV.UK
• Gas supply momentum is building, led by Malaysia, with Indonesia and Vietnam expected to follow, while Asian national oil companies increase M&A to secure long-term growth and resource options. Rystad Energy
• As PwC's Asset and Wealth Management Revolution Asia Pacific 2025 report found, Asia Pacific is projected to be the fastest-growing region for asset and wealth management, with assets under management expanding at a growth rate of 6.8% through 2030. Ministry of Trade and Industry
• AI and robotics could drive unprecedented global economic growth, creating a future of abundance where machines meet most human needs. Economic Times
• Equinox Gold is now well established as a leading North America focused gold producer, with greater financial flexibility to self-fund high return, near term organic growth opportunities and consider capital return initiatives. GlobeNewswire
• Sustained policy support, coupled with demand creation across fertilizers, refining, and export-driven industries, will position India as a global hub for green hydrogen and green ammonia, driving decarbonization and industrial growth. The Indian Express

Last updated: 02 February 2026