ROI — Weekend Reads: Wartime energy, Trump's state capitalism, AI's endgame
(The opinions expressed here are those of the authors.) By Anna Szymanski Oct 16 (Reuters) — Looking for inspiration? Every Friday, Weekend Reads rounds up what the Reuters Open Interest team has been reading, watching and listening to. From energy systems under wartime strain to the race for critical minerals and the risks of AI, this week's picks look at resilience in many forms. This weekend, we're reading... MIKE DOLAN, ROI Finance & Markets Columnist: Peterson Institute economists Gary Clyde Hufbauer and Katelyn Hetrick argue in this piece that US President Donald Trump's wave of "state capitalism" and government stake-building in strategic industries is unlikely to outlast his time in office. RON BOUSSO, ROI Energy Columnist: This report from consultancy McKinsey examines the new energy environment. While the global energy system has been remarkably resilient in the face of the Iran war, energy security concerns are rapidly leading governments to rethink strategies, from building domestic inventories to increasing the use of renewables. GAVIN MAGUIRE, ROI Global Energy Transition Columnist: This new electric vehicle sales tracker from UK-based think tank Ember lets users comp
(The opinions expressed here are those of the authors.) By Anna Szymanski Oct 16 (Reuters) — Looking for inspiration? Every Friday, Weekend Reads rounds up what the Reuters Open Interest team has been reading, watching and listening to. From energy systems under wartime strain to the race for critical minerals and the risks of AI, this week's picks look at resilience in many forms. This weekend, we're reading...
MIKE DOLAN, ROI Finance & Markets Columnist: Peterson Institute economists Gary Clyde Hufbauer and Katelyn Hetrick argue in this piece that US President Donald Trump's wave of "state capitalism" and government stake-building in strategic industries is unlikely to outlast his time in office. RON BOUSSO, ROI Energy Columnist: This report from consultancy McKinsey examines the new energy environment. While the global energy system has been remarkably resilient in the face of the Iran war, energy security concerns are rapidly leading governments to rethink strategies, from building domestic inventories to increasing the use of renewables.
GAVIN MAGUIRE, ROI Global Energy Transition Columnist: This new electric vehicle sales tracker from UK-based think tank Ember lets users compare their uptake with other engine types across more than 50 countries, viewing estimates of cumulative fuel displacement as EV market share rises. ANDY HOME, ROI Metals Columnist: The European Union's announcement of 46 additional critical mineral projects brings the total to 106. The bloc is lagging the US in deploying capital, but there is no doubting its ambitions. Click through for the most interesting part, which is the list of actual projects.
We're listening to... GAVIN MAGUIRE, ROI Global Energy Transition Columnist: More than 4-1/2 years into Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the war shows no sign of ending. Renowned energy investor and commentator Michael Liebreich's new Deep Dive with guests examines how Ukraine's people and energy systems are coping as the conflict continues. And we're watching...
JAMIE MCGEEVER, ROI Markets Columnist: This might not be your typical market-focused recommendation, but comedian and satirist Jon Stewart's interview with Jacob Coxon is highly relevant. Do you remember him? He's the former Anthropic and OpenAI researcher who posted on X last month that there is an uncomfortably high — and rising — risk that AI could wipe out humanity within a few years. Coxon, whose post drew 175 million views, discusses what an AI-led future might look like, assuming we're still around to see it.
Opinions expressed are those of the authors. They do not reflect the views of Reuters News, which, under the Trust Principles, is committed to integrity, independence, and freedom from bias. (By Anna Szymanski Editing by Marguerita Choy) ((mailto:anna.szymanski@thomsonreuters.com)