type: economics

1. **A Blossoming Business Boon**
Mid-2028: A startup in India thrives by turning fresh flowers into a live streaming subscription service, sparking a global craze. This boosts floriculture jobs and grows India’s GDP by 1.5%.

2. **Quantum Quake in Finance**
Early 2030: Quantum computing shakes up finance as IBM and Google in Zurich unveil machines that outsmart stock market analysts. New roles for quantum-trained forecasters emerge.

3. **Virtual Land, Real Cash**
2029: Virtual realities become gold mines as digital districts outsell actual cities. Property laws worldwide face a rethink amid a VR real estate boom.

4. **Microgrid Mania Hits Cities**
Late 2027: San Diego pioneers citizen-owned microgrids with blockchain tech, slashing energy costs and forcing big utilities to change strategy. Urban areas race to follow suit.

5. **Mars Minerals Spark Tech Boom**
2031: A global space venture uncovers rare minerals on Mars, igniting a space mining rush. Tech prices drop as Earth sees a new wave of electronics innovation.