2050 Investors — Economic and markets megatrends, ahead of 2050’s global sustainability targets

How will the world of transportation evolve by 2050? Will autonomous cars powered by AI and hyperloops with pods reaching speeds of 1000 km/h replace human drivers? We are a mobile species. With the exponential development of transportation technologies and modes over the past centuries, we can now travel faster and further than ever before. In this new episode of 2050 Investors, Kokou Agbo-Bloua...

Happy 2022! We are one year closer to 2050, the year where we are supposed to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions if we want to limit the dreadful consequences of climate change. But can we reach net zero without sacrificing economic growth? In this special year-end episode of 2050 Investors, Kokou Agbo-Bloua focuses his attention on our planet and the aftermath of Glasgow's COP26, while looki...

What is the impact of technological change on employment? When it comes to skills and jobs, adaptability quotient (AQ) can have a massive impact on your career, in comparison to intellectual (IQ) and emotional (EQ) quotients. Especially as workers must change and evolve to keep pace with technologies. So, how individuals make their way through employment opportunities?   In this new episode of 205...

As artificial intelligence (AI) advances exponentially, questions arise: will AI liberate humanity or render us obsolete and steal our jobs? Can it tackle climate change or pose an existential threat? In this thought-provoking episode, Kokou Agbo-Bloua leads an investigation on the interplay between AI, society and the economy. Martin Ford, a renowned futurist and New York Times best-selling autho...

How do we react to climate change? With the IPCC’s startling sixth assessment report on the effects of global warming and the recent extreme weather disasters, the challenges we face to reach net zero emissions by 2050 are at the top of everyone’s mind. In this episode, Kokou Agbo-Bloua investigates the impacts of climate change and what needs to happen energy transition wise. Through the fable of...

From physical and psychological scars to the transformation of work dynamics, this episode investigates the profound societal implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on individuals and economies worldwide. As we maneuver through the aftermath of the pandemic, Kokou Agbo-Bloua examines the sustainability of societal structures amidst globalization and evolving financial landscapes. He also explores t...

Can greed be harnessed for the greater good, or is the current enthusiasm for sustainability merely a facade for self-interest? As the Fed signals a shift towards combating inflation, questions arise about the compatibility of profit-seeking with environmental and social responsibility. From historical perspectives to contemporary trends, Kokou Agbo-Bloua examines the role of corporations in balan...

Inflation, a buzzword echoing across headlines and boardrooms alike, has seized the attention of investors, policymakers and central banks worldwide. With staggering figures like a 5% surge in US inflation, this phenomenon clearly demands scrutiny. But is this merely a blip on the radar, or a paradigm shift? Join Kokou Agbo-Bloua as he examines the intricacies of inflation, its roots, manifestatio...

In this first episode of “2050 Investors”, Kokou Agbo-Bloua asks: Are we entering the Roaring Twenty 20s? With the OECD recently raising its GDP growth forecasts for the UK, the signs point to a potential economic boom. Kokou explores the parallels between the historical Roaring Twenties and the current economic landscape, analyzing factors like fiscal and monetary stimulus, green infrastructure i...

Economy, planet, markets and you  As we emerge from a global pandemic and we embrace a renewed interest in sustainable finance, the economy and markets are moving fast. New consumer habits are forming, massive green investment plans are being announced, new ways of investing are being promoted.      Welcome to 2050 Investors your monthly guide to understanding the intricate connections between fin...