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IMF Chief: AI a 'Tsunami' for Jobs — Young and Entry-Level Workers Face the Brunt
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva warned at Davos that AI will act like a ‘tsunami’ for labour markets, affecting an estimated 60% of jobs in advanced economies and 40% globally. She said young people face the greatest disruption because many entry-level roles are being eliminated, and stressed that governance has not kept pace with technological change.
Markets Slump on Trade Shock as China Tightens Lithium Futures Limits — What it Means for EV Supply Chains and Policy Makers
European and US markets fell amid renewed trade tensions, sending investors into safe havens while Beijing moved to combine top‑level policy coordination with targeted market controls. The Guangzhou Futures Exchange widened lithium carbonate price limits to 11% and raised margins, a tactical response to extreme volatility in a key EV battery input. The episode highlights the interplay between geopolitical shocks, commodity market structure and China’s effort to sustain growth while tightening market oversight.