Our Scans · (FS.3.06) Emerging Markets · Weekly Summary

• [New] If a slowdown in inflation is confirmed, global risk assets will be supported, and pressure on emerging markets will ease. note
• The global entertainment and media industry reached US$ 3 trillion in 2024 and is projected to reach US$ 3.5 trillion by 2029, growth driven substantially by digital content consumption across emerging markets. MarketForces Africa
• IFF highlights RTD coffee as one of the fastest-growing segments globally, with continued expansion expected in both mature and emerging markets. CNS Media
• Emerging markets will add trillions in wealth by 2030, but the fast-growing affluent class driving it remains largely unserved by banks and advisers. Euronews
• As artificial intelligence continues transforming economies, labour markets, security systems, and public institutions, the Global Dialog on AI Governance aims to create a collaborative platform for addressing emerging opportunities and risks associated with AI technologies. Global South Opportunities
• Major agricultural producers - India sourcing 40% of urea imports from the Gulf, Thailand 70%, and Brazil 35% - face immediate cost increases that threaten food production economics in emerging markets. Pomegra
• The world is now roughly in the middle of a dramatic transition as a result of four fundamental disruptive trends: growth and urbanization in emerging markets, technological disruption, increasing connectivity, and the ageing of populations. The London School of Economics and Political Science
• Rising demand in emerging markets including China (26.6% CAGR) and India (24.6% CAGR) is creating new volume and value growth opportunities. FactMr
• Stablecoins are, in fact, increasingly being used in emerging markets for remittances, savings and cross-border commerce, while also drawing warnings from Moody's, the IMF and other institutions over monetary-sovereignty and financial-resilience risks. CoinDesk
• Over the next three years, the most important regional trend to monitor is the expansion of local retreading facilities in emerging markets, which will reduce dependence on imports and improve supply chain resilience. Verified Market Reports

Last updated: 18 June 2026