Global Scans · Decent Work and Growth · Weekly Summary

In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
Goal 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation.

• [New] Global demand for carbon removal could reach significant levels by 2050, highlighting immense growth potential. Market Data Forecast
• [New] UK GDP growth is expected to slow to 0.7% in 2026, down from 1.3% in 2025, as pressures from a fresh energy price shock push up inflation, weigh on spending and delay interest rate cuts. KPMG
• [New] We project 19% order growth for Marine and Energy, essentially entirely driven by a large data center power plant order in the US in Q4. Inderes
• [New] Cloud deployment is expected to see the fastest growth rate of about 23% between 2026 and 2033, as businesses continue migrating from traditional on-premises setups to cloud-centric infrastructures. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Annual industry sales in 2026 will reach $1.55 T, although real sales growth is expected to remain relatively modest at 1.3%, and the total number of employees will grow by 100K to reach 15.8 M. / USA NRA
• [New] Electric bus penetration in India stood at only 5% in FY25, projected to reach 10-12% of new bus sales by FY27, per India Ratings and Research, signaling enormous headroom for growth. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Healthcare was the largest source of U.S. job creation last year, and the Labor Department projects employment of advanced-degree nurses will grow 35% from 2024 to 2034 - far outpacing the 3% projected growth across all occupations. Kelly Services
• [New] The World Bank forecasts regional growth will ease from 5% in 2025 to about 4.2% in 2026, largely due to a weaker global environment and a continued slowdown in China. VOV.VN
• [New] As growth across East Asia and the Pacific slows amid mounting global uncertainty, Vietnam continues to stand out for its ability to adapt and turn challenges into opportunities for reform. VOV.VN
• [New] OpenAI is projecting rapid growth in advertising, forecasting $2.5 billion in ad revenue in 2026 and $100 billion annually by 2030. MarketingProfs
• [New] Germany, the Eurozone's economic powerhouse, has cut growth forecasts for both 2026 and 2027 due to rising costs. LOGISTICS MANAGERS' INDEX
• [New] The Asia-Pacific region is expected to register the fastest growth due to increasing natural calamities, rising defence budgets, and growing consumer adoption of long-shelf-life food products. ReAnIn
• [New] BEVs are expected to sustain robust growth with the highest CAGR between 2025 and 2032, outpacing other propulsion types, as EV manufacturing scales globally and advances in solid-state batteries and fast-charging infrastructure emerge. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The Asia-Pacific region is expected to continue its rapid growth through the forecast period of 2025-2033, supported by expanding research initiatives and investments. HTF MI
• On balance, Eurozone growth in 2026 is now expected to be modest, with rising stagflation risks. First Business Bank
• Higher energy prices will lift inflation in 2026 while dampening real incomes and consumption, resulting in a softer growth profile than previously expected. First Business Bank
• Asia Pacific is expected to register the fastest growth, propelled by rapid digitalization, large-scale cloud adoption, and expanding IT services sectors in countries like India, China, and Japan. ReAnIn
• The increased use of technology, a decrease in the cost of batteries, and an expansion in the availability of charging stations will continue to drive growth across the world. Precedence Research
• ESG fund assets under management are projected to exceed $33.9 trillion globally by 2026, reflecting sustained growth in retail and institutional investor interest. Ankura.com
• The tech sector is currently projected to deliver a 27.1% earnings growth rate, significantly outpacing the broader S&P 500's expected 12.8%. FinancialContent
• Global solid waste generation could surge 50% by 2050, with the fastest growth projected in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. National Today
• Investors are directing funds toward Asia and Latin America, where growth prospects appear more robust and risks more contained. The Fulcrum
• India, which imports a significant share of its laptops from China and continues to face affordability challenges in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, represents a particularly strong growth opportunity. Persistence Market Research

Last updated: 12 April 2026