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• [New] The optimism around women's pro sports is so high that accounting firm Deloitte predicts the global women's sports industry will surpass $3 billion in revenues in 2026 - an increase of 340% since 2022. The Christian Science Monitor
• [New] Accounting for 14% of AD cases worldwide, lifetime smoking is associated with earlier symptom onset and a 70% greater risk of AD development, and the risk increases significantly with higher cumulative smoking exposure. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] The Government segment is the largest end-use vertical in 2026, accounting for approximately 26.0% share, driven by the need for consistent real-time threat data, critical infrastructure protection, and public safety performance. Dimension Market Research
• [New] (Thomson Reuters) 79% of finance leaders expect AI to automate more than half of routine accounting work. ReceiptsAI
• [New] (KPMG) 64% of accounting firms plan to invest in or upgrade AI systems in 2026, up from 57% in 2024. ReceiptsAI
• [New] The population aged 60 and over is expected to exceed 400 million by around 2035, accounting for more than 30% of the total population, marking China's entry into the severe ageing stage. Exoskeleton Report
• [New] Leading Region: North America is projected to lead, accounting for approximately 44% share in 2026, supported by mature retail ecosystems, advanced certification technologies, and robust purchasing dynamics. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Globally, WTTC data forecasts Travel & Tourism will contribute $12 TN to the world economy in 2026, accounting for 9.9% of global GDP, while supporting 376 million jobs worldwide. World Travel & Tourism Council
• [New] Before accounting for any foreign retaliation, the Section 232 tariffs will reduce long-run US GDP by 0.3%. Tax Foundation
• Leading Product Type: Dry dock MROs are projected to represent the leading product type in 2026, accounting for 39% of the revenue share, driven by mandatory inspections and major overhaul requirements. / USA Persistence Market Research
• McKinsey expects inference to overtake training in AI data centers by 2030, accounting for more than half of AI compute and roughly 30 to 40% of total data center demand. TechBullion
• The travel ecosystem will support 376 million jobs globally this year, effectively accounting for one out of every nine positions on the planet. Caribbean News Digital
• AI-accelerated chip revenue is projected to hit $45 billion by year-end, with Nvidia, AMD, and Samsung accounting for 68% of the total. LLODO BLOG
• China remains central to global trade flows, especially in oilseeds, accounting for roughly 69% of global soybean net imports, though its overall import growth is expected to slow compared to recent years. Ag Bull Trading
• As of 2025, 92% of global GDP has made an intended or actual commitment to reaching net zero by 2050, driving the demand for robust greenhouse gas accounting to demonstrate commitment to decarbonization. SWEEP - Sustainability intelligence platform
• Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for nearly 10 million deaths in 2020, while over 35 million new cases are expected by 2050 due to population ageing and increased exposure to risk factors related to socioeconomic development. PubMed Central (PMC)
• AI systems could achieve human-level performance across most professional computer-based tasks within 12-18 months, potentially automating work in fields such as marketing, accounting, legal services, coding, and project management. MarketingProfs
• U.S.: Demand in the United States is projected to grow at a CAGR of around 10.7%, supported by strong investments in digital ESG reporting systems, AI-powered carbon accounting platforms, and enterprise sustainability transformation programs. FactMr
• Google will evaluate projects on the basis of volumetric benefits (in millions of gallons per year MGY) following the Volumetric Water Benefit Accounting 2.0 Guidance as the industry standard. Google Data Centers
• Accounting for the adherence rate of people who take obesity drugs (27.2%) and diabetes drugs (48.9%), we project how the US population's BMI distribution would shift. PubMed Central (PMC)

Last updated: 19 June 2026