[New] A significant portion of the projected demand growth in 2026 is attributed to Battery Energy Storage Systems and the burgeoning needs of AI-driven data centers.
The Chronicle-Journal
[New] By 2026, communities will evolve into engines that connect product development, customer intelligence, loyalty, and AI-driven commerce into one unified system.
Grazitti Interactive
[New] International efforts, such as the Global Methane Pledge, highlight a unified commitment to reducing global methane emissions by 30% by 2030 to combat rising temperatures and extreme weather.
Marcellus Drilling News
[New] The main political groups in the European Parliament - EPP, S & D, Renew and Greens - agreed that platform algorithms pose a systemic risk to elections and public debate and that foreign interference demands tougher enforcement of the Digital Services Act, particularly during elections.
EU DisinfoLab
[New] Advancements in artificial intelligence and quantum computing will greatly impact labour markets, societal structures, infrastructure and geopolitics, and may contribute to widening global economic gaps.
ReinsuranceNe.ws
[New] At the same time political turmoil in Iran, which has reportedly left thousands dead, is threatening another energy shock.
The Irish Times
[New] Crypto-backed loans are predicted to exceed $90 billion, with on-chain dominance increasing as institutional players leverage DeFi protocols over centralized exchanges for more efficient capital deployment.
MEXC
[New] Galaxy Digital and other institutional forecasters expect inflows exceeding $50 billion as wealth management platforms remove restrictions and add crypto to model portfolios.
MEXC
[New] If lithium prices remain elevated as Scotiabank predicts, the economic case for battery recycling will become undeniable.
The Chronicle-Journal
[New] Based on current estimates, about 80% of the 8% expected S&P 500 earnings growth for the quarter will be driven by the technology sector, which excludes several leading AI players including Alphabet, Amazon, and Meta.
Dietz & Lynch Capital
[New] By unveiling next-gen mission autonomy technology during live UK trials, Lockheed Martin further underlined its commitment to innovation in the defence sector, generating investor interest and confidence in its potential for future growth.
morpher.com
[New] The year has just begun and Mexico is already facing a series of legal and economic challenges and opportunities.
Mexico Business
[New] 2026's CMF highlights how changes in trade, labour, technology, artificial intelligence and fiscal policy are pushing the U.S. economy into uncharted territory, creating both new opportunities and heightened risks that require adaptability, secular analysis and diversification.
Cision PR Newswire
[New] AI will become a central issue in the 2026 US midterm elections, with AI-driven job loss turning into the biggest political fault line.
Pure AI
[New] In 2026, arguments about AI's economic impact will finally give way to careful measurement.
Pure AI
[New] AI will provide up to a $9.2 trillion economic impact on the retail and hospitality industries.
Loss Prevention Media
[New] Inflation linked to AI hardware and energy costs will likely dampen returns for investors.
Hack Diversity
[New] Addressing Canada's structural economic weaknesses will not be quick or easy, but the seeds of its transition will become more apparent in 2026.
RBC Economics
[New] After a period of relative resilience, Wilmington Trust expects slower U.S. economic growth in 2026 - below 1% - as tariffs weigh on manufacturing activity, labour supply tightens and fiscal constraints become more noticeable.
Cision PR Newswire
[New] Inflation reaccelerates modestly into mid-2026 as tariffs feed through, but softer energy prices and decelerating shelter costs will help inflation drifting back towards 2.5% by year-end.
OMFIF
[New] The IMF and OECD expect global economic growth in 2026 to be 2.9-3.1% y/y.
GMK.CENTER
Last updated: 16 January 2026
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