Downward revision of rice demand forecast until June; inventory could be the highest since 2004
The Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has revised its rice demand forecast downward and indicated that private inventory levels may exceed appropriate standards significantly.
Housing prices will not rise this year, predicts Nordea
Nordea predicts that housing prices in Finland will continue to decline this year but are expected to increase by 1.5% next year, with ongoing challenges due to the Middle East conflict impacting demand.
Battle between XAU and USD continues: This is the gold price forecast
The gold price remains around $5,000, influenced by geopolitical tensions, holidays, and supply-demand dynamics, while the dollar shows moderate gains against other currencies.
Is the forecast of a 2% annual increase in electricity demand plausible?
The forecast of a yearly 2% increase in electricity demand, which has led the South Korean government to consider building more nuclear power plants, faces skepticism regarding its accuracy.
IT and marketing? Forecast of demand for vocational education jobs for 2026
A forecast by the Polish Ministry of Education indicates a rising demand for technical professions over IT and digital marketing jobs by 2026.
NHS hospitals using AI tool to help predict when A&Es busiest this winter
NHS hospitals are utilizing an AI tool to forecast peak emergency care demand during the winter months, with this technology already being employed by 50 NHS organizations.