McKinsey Insights

McKinsey Technology Trends Outlook 2026

September 15, 2026 -

Which frontier technologies matter most for companies in 2026? Our annual report highlights the latest technology innovations, developments, and talent trends and their potential impact on business and society.

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Asia’s 75-point gap: Moving consumers from retirement angst to action

September 1, 2026 -

Asians are worried about retirement but largely underprepared for it. The retirement industry can close the gap between customers’ awareness and action by rethinking traditional approaches to insurance.

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Featured Insights

Interview

GS Caltex’s Saehong Hur: Leading from the top; moving forward—together

September 7, 2026 -

For Saehong Hur, continued communication and an integrated mindset are vital for adapting to changing market needs and maximizing value.

Interview

Communication, balance, joy: How Seok Cho steered HD Hyundai Electric

January 20, 2026 -

Seok Cho, ex-CEO of HD Hyundai Electric, reflects on his approach to leadership: a harmonizer who focuses on open communication and continual questioning.

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The state of AI in 2026: On the road to ROI

August 25, 2026 -

Organizations are deploying agentic coding tools and coming to grips with the costs of AI while still seeking to capture more of the benefits that their workers are deriving from their individual use of AI.

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Report

The global balance sheet 2026: Imbalance and divergence

July 23, 2026 -

Several asset classes grew further out of balance with the economy, raising the possibility of corrections through inflation, asset valuation losses, or, optimally, productivity.

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Report

Catalyzing competitiveness: Where investment happens and why

June 30, 2026 -

Competitiveness has moved to the top of the global agenda, and investment is its indicator and its outcome. In the context of dramatically diverging investment patterns globally, companies and regions can pull seven levers to level up.

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From aisle to algorithm: The beauty categories, channels, and concepts shaping 2030 growth

June 18, 2026 -

The global beauty market is expected to grow by 5 percent annually through 2030. But major disruptions are underway, driven by expanding definitions of beauty, fluid shopping behavior, and social commerce.

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Report

State of the Consumer 2026: When tech acceleration and cost pressures collide

June 22, 2026 -

The consumer is changing fast. Four trends—the tech-driven path to purchase, the health revolution, the experience economy, and the resourceful consumer—will redefine the sector. Will brands keep up?