AI & Economics
Why Bank of America Foresees a Fed Interest Rate 'Freeze' Through 2027: The New Reality of Expensive Capital
Bank of America revises its forecasts, warning of a prolonged period of high interest rates that will disrupt global market dynamics through 2027.
Chevron Seeks Texas School District Tax Breaks for Data Center Power Plant
Chevron's push for hundreds of millions in tax breaks to power data centers sparks a debate over corporate subsidies and the future of the Texas energy grid.
The Big Audit: Greece’s DEOS to Conduct 39,300 Inspections in 2026
AADE activates the new DEOS unit for 39,300 targeted audits in 2026, leveraging AI and real-time data cross-referencing to combat tax evasion.
Goldman Sachs: The Jet Fuel Crisis is Solvable, but at the Cost of an Energy Market Domino Effect
Goldman Sachs warns that rebalancing the jet fuel market will trigger shocks in diesel and heating oil sectors, adding new pressures to the global economy.
Bank of Cyprus: The Grand Recovery with €121m Profit and 18% ROTE in Q1 2026
With the NPL ratio dropping to a historic 1.1% and profitability soaring, Bank of Cyprus solidifies its position as a regional financial leader.
The AI Paradox: Why Markets Are Pricing Perfection Amid Rising Risks
Jessica Noviskis of Marquette Associates warns that AI euphoria is leading to a dangerous undervaluation of structural market risks and potential volatility.
The Automation Illusion: Why AI-Driven Layoffs are Failing to Deliver Expected Returns
A groundbreaking Gartner study reveals that 80% of companies implementing AI-driven workforce reductions have seen no correlation with higher ROI.
AI and the Mirage of Fiscal Salvation: Why the U.S. Debt Crisis Remains Unshakable
Can artificial intelligence rescue the global economy from its mountain of debt? An analytical look at expectations versus harsh economic reality.
The AI Paradox: Why Tech Layoffs Persist Despite Hassett’s Optimistic Job Market Outlook
Kevin Hassett argues AI isn't yet costing jobs, but Silicon Valley giants continue to slash headcounts. A deep dive into the economic transition and the reallocation of capital.
The Payday for Chinese AI: From Survival to Market Dominance
After years of heavy investment and under the pressure of US sanctions, Chinese AI firms are finally reaping the rewards, shifting the global balance of power in the tech sector.
KPMG: Global Private Equity Activity Slows in Q1 2026 – A New Reality for Global Markets
Global private equity activity retreated to $436.4 billion in Q1 2026, marking the lowest transaction volume since 2021, according to KPMG's latest report.
ELSTAT: 8.3% Leap in Industrial Production in March – Technology and Energy Lead the Way
A 5.4% increase in the index for the first quarter of 2026 – Which sectors outperformed and where the greatest pressures were recorded in the Greek market.