Global Scans · Value · Weekly Summary

• [New] Generative AI has the potential to add $4.4 trillion in economic value across corporate use cases annually. ResumeHog
• [New] Over the next decade, quantum computing's ability to handle complex optimization and simulation problems might release trillions of dollars in economic value. Forbes
• [New] Quantum computing could generate $2.7 trillion in economic value globally by 2035, spanning industries from chemicals and financial services to travel and logistics. Consulting US
• [New] The value of payment app transactions will reach $15.6 trillion in 2030. The Ohio Society of CPAs
• [New] Retail channel development across underserved US markets - including rural independent pet specialty and US military commissary channels-represents an opportunity for value and mainstream pet food brands. IMARC Group
• [New] From the Dubai Land Department putting title deeds on blockchain and launching real estate tokenization from as little as AED 2,000, to the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan reshaping where value will grow, innovation is becoming a real driver of long-term appreciation. RHK Properties
• [New] Value fund managers, who invests in low-risk and high-dividend paying stock will argue that the portfolios they create are less risky than the S&P 500, making their lower returns more of a risk effect than underperformance. investing.com
• [New] Net present value is just one part of the overall picture - crucially, an expanded Heathrow could support over 60,000 new local jobs and deliver £40bn of benefits to the UK. City AM
• [New] Extending the 2021-22 school year for all public schools by one month would cost $78 billion and limit the reduction in 2051 GDP to 1.0% - a net present value gain in GDP of more than $1 trillion over the next three decades, equal to a $15.14 return for each $1 invested. Penn Wharton Budget Model
• [New] Following a record year in 2025-26, ABARES is forecasting the value of agricultural production to fall by 5% to $98.3 billion in 2026-27, ($104.5 billion when fisheries and forestry are included). Australian Rural & Regional News
• [New] Agricultural export value is expected to fall, down $7 billion to $74.8 billion in 2026-27 ($79.3 billion including fisheries and forestry exports). Australian Rural & Regional News
• [New] Livestock and livestock product value is forecast to decline by $1.1 billion in 2026-27 to $47.4 billion, down from a record high in 2025-26, driven by lower prices. Australian Rural & Regional News
• [New] Counterpoint's outlook points to continued pressure through 2026, with memory constraints expected to keep pushing manufacturers toward higher-value devices rather than low-margin volume. Gadget Hacks
• [New] If the UK fails to build domestic strengths in the AI value chain, even the high-productivity sectors will see profits flow overseas, leaving the UK as a net importer of AI services and exporter of lower value labour. GOV.UK
• [New] The 2026 World Cup - taking place across the US, Mexico and Canada - could also shape the future value of Fifa's betting data and sponsorship rights. City AM
• [New] McKinsey estimates that generative AI applied across marketing and sales could add the equivalent of roughly $463 billion in value annually, with productivity gains worth 5 to 15% of total marketing spend. TechnologyChecker.io
• [New] With effective coordination, SMRs could mobilise entire value chains across EU countries and sectors, potentially becoming one of Europe's next major industrial development initiatives. Energy
• [New] 78% of executives say they will need to reinvent their operating models to capture the full value of agentic systems. Mean CEO's BLOG
• [New] Simultaneously investing in new public housing construction and renewal and repairs of existing buildings could bring $102 billion in economic and social value to the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area. Future of Good
• Companies need to understand that cheaper AI alone will not create more value unless you have a system like Palantir's AIP (Artificial Intelligence Platform) that can ground an AI model. Business Insider
• To unlock the full potential of AI, Europe must build an ecosystem of excellence that leverages its strengths in research, industrial know-how and regulatory capacity across the AI value chain. Shaping Europe's digital future
• In 2026, sustainability will no longer be merely a reporting obligation but a strategic advantage for both brand value and investment returns. Workinton

Last updated: 22 June 2026