Mark Mobius

Elon Musk of Tesla has warned about the dangers of AI, saying it could  pose an existential threat to humanity.
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The AI fear syndrome is overblown

Artificial intelligence is controlled by humans and depends on human inputs to survive

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Mark Mobius on the measurement of ‘meaning’ and why it matters

With burgeoning global Internet traffic, words and their meaning are becoming increasingly critical

Argentina recorded an annual inflation of 211.4% in 2023, among the highest in the world.
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Argentina’s economic reforms hold out hope

I RECENTLY visited Buenos Aires for the first time in five years. I noted that the inflation rate was broadcast on TV...

The Reserve Bank of India aims to widen the use of its central bank digital currency. It reportedly met its goal of one million daily transaction of the digital rupee in 2023.
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Weighing central bank digital currencies against crypto

CBDCs allow central banks oversight into their use; other cryptocurrencies offer the flexibility of global transfers without government surveillance

A trade project in Gwadar Port in Karachi. China's financial engagement in emerging market countries has expanded, propelled by the Belt and Road Initiatve.
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Emerging markets’ debt dilemma clouds economic recovery

Developing countries grapple with elevated public debt-to-GDP ratios and widening sovereign spreads

Covid lockdowns have had enormous impact on the global economy and society, particularly in emerging markets such as China.
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Lockdowns and their impact on emerging markets

Research is emerging that Covid-induced lockdowns were costly and failed to significantly reduce the number of deaths