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AI Layoff Era: The world is entering the era of artificial labor.
The world is entering an era where AI is not just an assistant, but is beginning to become a new form of labor. As companies worldwide accelerate cost reductions, governments are beginning to enact regulations.TISCO views the global economy at risk of "stagflation" in the second half of the year and recommends diversification of investments to cope with volatility, highlighting energy, AI, and high-dividend stocks.
TISCO estimates that the global economy in the second half of 69 will face pressure from all sides, including accelerating inflation, slowing purchasing power, and prolonged geopolitical tensions.The World Bank has cut its forecast for global economic growth in 2569 to 2.5%, warning that war could drag it down to 1.3%.
The World Bank has lowered its forecast for global economic growth in 2569 to 2.5% due to the impact of the Middle East conflict, warning of further complications if the crisis escalates.Investors panicked over stagflation, selling off high-risk bonds and hitting credit spreads at their widest in 14 months.
Concerns that a war in the Middle East could push the global economy into stagflation have driven investors to sell off high-risk bonds, highlighting the yield spread between CCC and BB-rated bonds.Sustainability joins forces with the One Earth Institute to design a sustainable world.
The world is entering one of the most significant transitions in history, as AI is reshaping the global economy, geopolitical conflicts are shifting the balance of power among nations, and climate pressures are challenging the survival of traditional economic systems.AI is revolutionizing global trade; Thailand is a rising export star with strong growth of 49%; ASEAN is being watched as a new production base.
Allianz Research indicates that AI is significantly shifting the balance of the global economy and trade, propelling Thailand into the group of high-growth countries in AI exports.Singapore warns that the global economy risks a disruption from the Middle East crisis, despite strong GDP growth driven by the AI trend.
Singapore's economy expanded more strongly than expected in Q1, driven by AI, but the government warned that the conflict in the Middle East remains a significant risk to the global economy.The global economy is slowing down, inflation is soaring due to the energy crisis, and signs of stagflation are becoming clearer.
Global PMI surveys reflect that many economies are facing significant pressure from the Middle East conflict and the energy crisis, amid concerns that the world may enter another period of stagflation.OECD warns that a conflict in the Middle East could put pressure on the global economy, risking soaring inflation and slowing growth.
The OECD Secretary-General pointed out that the Middle East conflict is pressuring the global economy, leading to both slower growth and higher inflation, and warned that central banks worldwide may face difficult challenges.Brokerage firms view AI Supercycle as unlocking global investment opportunities and recommend using DRs to build a portfolio of non-top-tier stocks, capitalizing on megatrends in Q2.
Analysts see continued volatility in the global economy due to interest rates, geopolitics, and trade wars, but spot significant opportunities in technology and AI stocks. They recommend Thai investors use Depositary Receipts (DRs) and DR01s as tools to access leading global stocks, diversifying investments across the US, China, and Asia to generate long-term returns amidst the AI Supercycle.
