Economic Conditions and Trends – Page 105

Global Oil Demand Is Set to Slow

The International Energy Agency said oil consumption will hit a peak in a few years, with shrinking gasoline use after 2026.

By Stanley Reed

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Japan’s Stock Market Is Booming. Here’s Why.

The Japanese stock market is up nearly 30 percent this year, far ahead of the S&P 500, as firms bet that changes in how companies are run might just finally last.

By Vivek Shankar

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Generative A.I. Can Add $4.4 Trillion in Value to Global Economy, Study Says

The report from McKinsey comes as a debate rages over the potential economic effects of A.I.-powered chatbots on labor and the economy.

By Yiwen Lu

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Britain Braces for High Rates as Inflation Signals Get Stronger

Wage growth has increased faster than expected, and investors are betting the Bank of England will have to keep interest rates higher for longer.

By Eshe Nelson