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Top Ten Newsletter │ Second Quarter 2025

Our top ten articles this quarter look at tariffs and global trade, agentic AI, consumer sentiment, and more. At No. 1, McKinsey’s Alexander Edlich, Christopher Croke, Fredrik Dahlqvist, and Warren Teichner take a deep dive into an industry in transition in “Global Private Markets Report 2025: Braced for shifting weather.”

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1. Global Private Markets Report 2025: Braced for shifting weather

Global private markets navigated uncertain conditions in 2024, leading to an uneven recovery across different asset classes. Access the 92-page report

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2. The future of work is agentic

The digital workforce is happening. Here’s what it may look like when humans are working side by side with AI agents—and how to prepare now for this surprisingly near-term eventuality. Explore the potential of AI agents

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3. Tariffs and global trade: The economic impact on business

The recent wave of tariffs and other trade controls has created radical uncertainty for businesses. Here’s how decision-makers can best position their companies to thrive in the evolving landscape. Be proactive

4. The cost of compute: A $7 trillion race to scale data centers

AI is fueling high demand for compute power, spurring companies to invest billions of dollars in infrastructure. But with future demand uncertain, investors will need to make calculated decisions. Anticipate demand shifts

5. The $2 trillion global wellness market gets a millennial and Gen Z glow-up

Our latest Future of Wellness survey finds that distinct consumer segments are catalyzing demand for goods and services in six wellness subcategories. Understand the trends

6. Navigating tariffs with a geopolitical nerve center

A nerve center can help companies chart a course through expanding tariffs and trade controls by orchestrating nine rapid actions, from tariff operations to supplier diversification. Cover 3 horizons

7. The CEO as chief resilience officer

CEOs sit at the nexus of strategy, finance, and operations, which makes them uniquely positioned to champion for and build resilience that can protect their companies from—and take advantage of—disruption. Rise to the occasion

8. Seizing the agentic AI advantage

A CEO playbook to solve the gen AI paradox and unlock scalable impact with AI agents. Dive into the 28-page report

9. An update on US consumer sentiment: In response to tariffs, most consumers plan to adjust spending

Consumer sentiment dropped precipitously as tariff news spread. Here’s the latest research from our ConsumerWise team. Here’s the latest research

10. Revolutionary innovations propelling growth

Innovation is a critical ingredient in any growth recipe. And the biggest growth—both for the innovator and the broader economy—comes from revolutionary innovations. Read more

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