Blackstone’s Gilles Dellaert on private credit and insurance
https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/financial-services/our-insights/blackstones-gilles-dellaert-on-private-credit-and-insurance

The leader of Blackstone Credit and Insurance looks at where the industries have been and where they’re headed.

The battery chemistries powering the future of electric vehicles
https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/automotive-and-assembly/our-insights/the-battery-chemistries-powering-the-future-of-electric-vehicles

Battery chemistry for electric vehicles is evolving rapidly, leading to repercussions for the entire value chain.

The economic state of Latinos in America: Building up small businesses
https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/diversity-and-inclusion/the-economic-state-of-latinos-in-the-us

Despite a range of challenges, Latino-owned small businesses are growing rapidly. Investing in their potential can support future generations of Latino entrepreneurs and boost the US economy.

European nongrocery retail: Transition and transformation
https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/retail/our-insights/state-of-retail-europe

After an unpredictable several years, nongrocery retailers in Europe are seeking to uncover pockets of growth. To succeed, they will need to navigate differences across markets and retail categories.

The state of grocery retail in Latin America
https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/retail/our-insights/the-state-of-grocery-retail-in-latin-america

As signs of economic stabilization emerge, our latest report in conjunction with Kantar finds that consumers across the region are prioritizing value while exploring new shopping formats and channels.

The capex crystal ball: Beating the odds in mining project delivery
https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/metals-and-mining/our-insights/the-capex-crystal-ball-beating-the-odds-in-mining-project-delivery

Capital expenditures need to be deployed strategically across metals and mining projects critical for the energy transition. Intervening early and setting a clear focus can help avoid issues.

25 tech and infrastructure problems to solve before we can reach net zero
https://www.mckinsey.com/mgi/overview/in-the-news/25-tech-and-infrastructure-problems-to-solve-before-we-can-reach-net-zero

What’s often missing from the conversation about getting to net-zero emissions is a recognition of the difficulty in transforming the complex physical assets underlying our current energy system — a system that has been optimized over centuries to deliver high performance, that is deeply embedded in the global economy, and that serves billions of people. McKinsey Global Institute Research has identified 25 significant technology and infrastructure challenges that need to be overcome. These relate not only to the development and deployment of low-emissions technologies, but also to the supply chains and underlying infrastructure that need to be transformed, write Mekala Krishnan, Chris Bradley, Humayun Tai, and Tiago Devesa in Harvard Business Review.

Warning: Upgrade your personal operating model
https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/people-and-organizational-performance/our-insights/warning-upgrade-your-personal-operating-model

Effective leaders continually adapt their priorities, roles, time, and energy practices to stay ahead of new realities. Here’s why you need to do the same.

Global Economics Intelligence executive summary, October 2024
https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/strategy-and-corporate-finance/our-insights/global-economics-intelligence-executive-summary-october-2024

Third-quarter GDP reports reveal a mixed global economy. China faces an economic slowdown; the United States sees growth; and the eurozone is stable. The IMF forecasts a slow but stable global trajectory into 2025.

Is your organization healthy? Find out with this quiz
https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/people-and-organizational-performance/our-insights/is-your-organization-healthy-find-out-with-this-quiz

The latest update of McKinsey’s Organizational Health Index offers some twists and surprises for leaders. See if you can identify the crucial markers of a healthy organization.