A new consumer class on the rise Digital nomads are remote workers who leverage technology to work from anywhere while often earning in stronger foreign currencies like the dollar or euro. They are transforming Latin America’s cities. Since they often earn in strong foreign currencies, are spending well above
The $127T global stock market is less about profits and more about people. From U.S. tech giants to India’s fintech surge, consumer behavior is the real engine driving valuations and the clearest signal of where capital flows next.
The market’s tectonic shift Artificial intelligence is no longer a supporting player in tech, it is fast becoming the central force in a global technology market that is set to explode, valued at $2.5 trillion in 2023, it is projected to reach $16.4 trillion by 2033, according
India has overtaken China as the top smartphone exporter to the U.S., capturing 44% of imports in Q2 2025. Apple’s movement to India signifies a new era of supply chain diversification, reshaping global tech manufacturing and reducing U.S. reliance on China.
The market landscape Step into the streets of Mexico City at rush hour and you’ll see just how central ridesharing has become to everyday life. From office workers trying to beat the evening rain to students splitting the cost of a late-night ride, apps like Uber, DiDi, and InDrive
China’s Meituan is shaking up Brazil’s delivery market, taking on iFood with lower fees and bigger discounts. The battle could reshape how platforms compete across Latin America
Over 20 years, U.S. services exports have grown from $100B to $1.1T, generating a $289B surplus that offsets part of a $1.2T goods deficit, highlighting the rise of knowledge-based industries as America’s economic engine
AI spending is powering U.S. growth, adding 1.3 points to GDP, but cracks are showing; weak consumer demand, rising bankruptcies, and market dependence on tech giants. If promised productivity gains fall short, today’s boom could become tomorrow’s costly bubble
Google leads the AI chip war with 1.24M H100-equivalent chips, far outpacing rivals. In today’s AI race, compute power is the ultimate weapon, shaping innovation, market dominance, and the future of digital competition.
AI-powered carbon capture is turning emissions from a costly burden into valuable products. Saudi Aramco’s partnership with SandboxAQ shows how profitable sustainability can reshape business strategy and meet rising consumer demand for climate action.
The Gulf’s race to lead in AI is colliding with a harsh truth: innovation needs water. As data centers rise across the desert, environmental stress is mounting. Can the region sustain its digital ambitions without draining its most precious resource?
The U.S. and China are leading global e-commerce, not just through infrastructure, but by shaping how people shop. From mobile-first habits in South Korea to cultural loyalty to offline stores in Europe, success lies in localizing digital strategy.