[New] Investments in digital transformation across the Middle East, Turkey and Africa region is projected to surpass $74 billion by 2026, helping organizations achieve long-term stability and growth, a new study from the International Data Corporation has found.
GITEX GLOBAL
[New] Given expanding population growth driving increased demand for electricity, coupled with infrastructure projects around the world, especially in developing countries, coal will continue to be a key resource component in the advancement of the global community.
Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration
[New] Moving the current average global efficiency rate of coal-fired power plants from 37.5% to 47.5% by deploying more advanced technology could cut 2 gigatons of CO2 emissions while allowing affordable energy for economic development and poverty reduction.
Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration
[New] The International Energy Agency forecasted a record global oil surplus of 4.0 million bpd for 2026.
Barchart.com
[New] Africa has become strategically central to the global green transition owing to its vast reserves of critical minerals, significant renewable energy potential, and youthful labour force.
Tess
[New] Between 2023 and 2027, India will lead twenty countries globally in the development of retail e-commerce, expanding at a CAGR of 14.1%.
Straits Research
[New] If interest rates begin to fall and institutional flows stabilise, the current crypto winter could start thawing by late 2026.
Khaleej Times
[New] Regulatory clarity in major markets, particularly the US and Europe, could encourage fresh institutional participation, while continued adoption of digital assets by corporations and sovereign entities would further strengthen the long-term investment case.
Khaleej Times
[New] As a complement to adoption data, we can anchor the economic weight by sector with PwC's 2030 view which quantifies 5G's GDP impact by industry-led by healthcare and smart utilities, followed by consumer & media (~ US$254 B), manufacturing, and financial services.
cavliwireless.com
[New] Between now and 2030, an estimated USD 670 billion must be directed each year towards grids, with further investment required to rapidly scale up energy storage solutions, facilitate renewable integration and safeguard grid stability.
Global Renewables Alliance
[New] Among ASEAN members, Vietnam is expected to post the fastest economic growth in 2026 at 7.5%, followed by Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Lao PDR, Cambodia and the Philippines.
Daily Tribune
[New] The ASEAN + 3 Macroeconomic Research Office now expects the regional bloc to expand by 4.1% in 2026, slightly higher than its 4.0% forecast issued in June, as technology exports and consumer demand offset the impact of higher energy costs and global uncertainty.
Daily Tribune
[New] Strategic competition is reinforcing protectionist approaches across energy, metals and agriculture, while the race for critical minerals is accelerating as 2030 net-zero targets and defence priorities draw closer.
Commodities Global Summit
[New] Fastest-growing Application: The offshore segment is forecasted to grow the fastest through 2033, owing to expanding renewable energy projects, port development, and demand for specialized marine foundation solutions.
Persistence Market Research
[New] World's richest man and Tesla CEO Elon Musk plans to spend more than $25 billion in 2026, which is almost triple of what it spent last year, as he bet on Tesla's AI-powered self-driving technology, robotaxis and humanoid robots over its core revenue generator, the auto business.
Economic Times
[New] To secure US access to Taiwan's cutting-edge semiconductor technology, the Trump administration signed an agreement under which Taiwan will invest $500bn in the US.
Al Jazeera
Re-shoring initiatives, the US federal government's CHIPS Act, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and, more recently, the One Big Beautiful Bill are expected to drive increased domestic capital expenditure and put money in the pockets of US consumers.
Global English
While economic conditions remain highly fluid, the U.S. economy is expected to grow by a healthy 2.0% in 2026.
FactCheck.org
Assuming economic expansion accelerates from the currently forecast sub-1% rate in 2026 to just above 1.5% by the end of the decade, the cited figure for 2029 would likely be equivalent to just under 2.3% of GDP by 2029, up from GBP 68.9 billion, or 2.2% of GDP, in 2026. / UKDefault
The geopolitical and macroeconomic landscape remains uncertain, with the onset of the conflict in the Middle East adding to economic and consumer confidence risks.
Ecofin Agency
Zimbabwe's push reflects a wider debate among resource-rich countries: whether restricting raw exports can build domestic industries without concentrating opportunities among a few large companies.
Al Jazeera
The US Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady at 3.5% to 3.75% amid ongoing inflation concerns and geopolitical tensions affecting energy prices.
ST
Fed officials express growing worry over persistent inflation, with some expecting rate hikes in 2026 despite no immediate increase, as inflation pressures rise from fuel prices and economic factors.
ST
Last updated: 07 August 2026
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