In 2025, a record number of industrial robots—600,000 units—were installed worldwide, which is 11% more than the previous year. The main driver of this growth was China, and the global market continues to expand thanks to technological advancements and a shortage of skilled labor.
The housing shortage in the United States is projected to reach 4.03 million homes by 2025, driven by a growing number of households and a slowdown in new construction. This situation is causing home prices to rise and making housing less affordable, especially for young buyers.
Federal Reserve Vice Chair Michelle Bowman expressed concern that recent U.S. employment data diverges from other economic indicators, which do not reflect the same strength in the labor market.