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] The cumulative growth forecasts for 2026 through 2027 are strong, with emerging markets leading at +33%, Europe at +24% and Japan at +21%. AdvisorAnalyst.com
• [New] Asia Pacific is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR in the coming year, driven by extensive infrastructure development, population growth, and quick urbanization in emerging economies. Precedence Research
• [New] AI network fabric spending is expected to climb 38% in annual growth over the next few years to support the gigawatt-scale data center buildouts. Semiconductor Engineering
• [New] Global semiconductor revenue is forecast to grow by approximately 11.9% year-on-year in 2026, a solid expansion but notably slower than the explosive growth seen over the past two years. SEMIVISION
• [New] Global GDP growth is projected to slow from 3.4% in 2024 to approximately 2.9% in both 2025 and 2026, signaling a less supportive macro backdrop for cyclical industries. SEMIVISION
• [New] Germany has borrowed heavily to invest in defence and infrastructure, and there will be some pressure to deliver a faster pace of growth in future. Financial Advisers | Wealth Managers | Insight Financia
• [New] For the Arab region, the IMF expects growth to rise to about 3.7%, supported by increased oil production, lower energy prices for importers, strong remittances, and a rebound in tourism. Khaleej Times
• [New] The IMF projects that the UAE economy will achieve a growth rate of 4.8% in 2025 and 5% in 2026 underscore resilience and ability to navigate global fluctuations. Khaleej Times
• [New] Growth across the GCC is projected to accelerate to around 4.5% in 2026, driven by the expected easing of OPEC + production cuts and continued strength in non-oil sectors. Dubai Diaries
• [New] Extra federal tax breaks in 2026, along with more forgiving comparisons with last year, could help restaurant-industry sales growth in 2026. Morningstar, Inc.
• [New] Agentic AI shopping could feed into commerce media growth, which is expected to increase 12.1% in 2026. Morning Brew
• [New] Cloudflare forecasts strong sales growth as AI boosts cloud demand Reuters reported Cloudflare forecast annual sales above estimates, citing AI-driven demand for cloud services. Prompt Injection
• [New] Rapid growth is expected in Asia-Pacific, with technological advancements driving investor engagement and compliance efficiency. Yahoo Finance Singapore
• [New] Future-Proof Migration: We transition legacy educational data into modern, scalable architectures ready for the 18.9% CAGR growth expected through 2029. Emerline
• [New] Corporate earnings growth in the US was less than expected but nonetheless resilient and particularly strong in technology, and durable consumer demand sustained growth - even as inflationary pressures persisted. Global English
• [New] The Middle East is a significant source of non-OECD demand growth, with consumption increasing by 0.1 million b/d in 2026 and 0.2 million b/d in 2027. EIA - Energy Information Administration
• [New] Liquids fuels consumption will grow by 1.1 million b/d in non-OECD countries in 2026 and another 1.2 million b/d in 2027, making up nearly all of global liquid fuels consumption growth. EIA - Energy Information Administration
• [New] We forecast liquid fuels production in Brazil, Guyana, and Argentina increases by 0.6 million b/d in 2026, leading growth outside of OPEC +. EIA - Energy Information Administration
• [New] By delivery model, the remote / digital advisory & monitoring segment is expected to expand at a remarkable growth with a CAGR of approximately 15% between 2026 and 2035. Precedence Research
• [New] Consensus estimates project 14% S&P 500 earnings growth in 2026 led by the technology and materials (+21%) sectors, while early 2027 figures suggest that earnings growth will broaden to other sectors. ATB Financial
• [New] Recognising that future demand for critical minerals cannot be met by domestic production alone, the UK will aim to deliver diversification by developing international growth partnerships with resource-rich countries and technology partners to secure the long-term supply of critical minerals. JD Supra
• [New] With fragile global supply chains and the risk of retaliatory or escalating trade measures growing, organizations like the CBI will need to work hand in glove with government to ensure businesses are supported to manage short-term shocks. CBI
• [New] Global bunker fuel demand is expected to flatline at around 5 million b/d through to 2030, as emissions regulations, efficiency gains and weak trade growth weigh on consumption. Ship & Bunker

Last updated: 15 February 2026