On AI & Jobs And The War & Emerging Markets

Executive Summary: While the headlines have stoked fears about AI-related layoffs, Melissa reports that there are also less-heralded job openings arising from Boomer retirements and the creation of new AI-related positions. White-collar workers may need retraining, and entry-level workers may have to send out even more resumes to land that first job, but ultimately, the economy should continue to add jobs, just more slowly. … The jump in energy prices due to the war in Iran has hurt economies and currencies across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. William examines the war’s impact on emerging market countries far and wide.