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Bank of England fears AI causing mass unemployment and business failures. It plans scenario simulations for a full AI shock's economic and financial impacts. Results may integrate into banking stress tests for rising loan defaults.
The Federal Reserve has appointed members to a new task force, with key figures like Kevin Warsh suggesting AI could drive economic expansion without triggering inflation. This move highlights the central bank's growing focus on how AI impacts macroeconomic stability.
Global markets are bracing for a critical day involving US CPI data, the Federal Reserve Chair's congressional testimony, and the start of the banking earnings season, all impacting AI-related growth expectations.
A new report from the Bank of Korea suggests that while AI saves about one hour of work per week, it does not lead to higher profits or significant productivity gains. The time saved is often offset by an increase in reporting and review tasks.
Huang Qifan discusses strategies for China to maintain economic growth amidst geopolitical complexity, emphasizing the importance of domestic consumption and market scale. He advocates for 'investing in people' to build a robust domestic market.
OPEC has revised its 2026 global oil demand growth forecast down to 780,000 barrels per day from the previous 970,000. Conversely, the 2027 forecast was raised to 1.94 million barrels per day.
New York Fed President John Williams identified AI-driven demand as a primary factor influencing US inflation. He warned that sustained high demand could necessitate further interest rate hikes.
The International Monetary Fund has maintained its global growth forecast for the year. The organization credits the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence for mitigating the negative economic impacts of Middle East conflicts.
Deutsche Bank analyst Jim Reid suggests that while AI will eventually enhance productivity, the macroeconomic impact is likely years away. This perspective highlights a growing divide between current AI hype and long-term economic realization.
The article analyzes the paradox of rapid technological advancement in sectors like AI and robotics alongside stagnant domestic demand, drawing parallels to the 1930s US and 1990s Japan.