type: economics

1. **2031: VR Shops Dominate Online Retail**
In 2031, Amazon and Alibaba launch VR malls for shopping, boosting consumer spending by 50%. Traditional stores add VR to compete.

2. **2029: Africa Ditches Banks for Cryptocurrency**
Cryptocurrency overtakes traditional banking in Nigeria and Kenya by 2029, driving economic growth as digital currencies rule daily transactions.

3. **2033: Tech Giants Flock to Greenland**
Tech firms move HQs to Greenland in 2033 due to climate and energy advantages, turning it into a tech hub with rising property prices.

4. **2030: AI Runs Stock Markets**
AI-managed stock exchanges introduced in 2030 for 24/7 trading, causing market stability but reducing jobs for traders and brokers.

5. **2027: Hydrogen Energy Revolution Begins**
Hydrogen fuel advancements in 2027 drive down oil dependency. Japan and Germany lead the transition, impacting oil-exporting nations.

6. **2035: AI Art Creates Economic Boom**
AI-generated art becomes a major economic driver by 2035. Creative AI platforms democratize art creation, reshaping the entertainment industry.