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Daniel Lacalle, industry influencer, highlighted a major shift at the Norwegian sovereign wealth fund, valued at $2 trillion. According to Lacalle, the fund's CEO indicated plans to lay off half of its accountants, auditors, and consultants, attributing this move to developments in artificial intelligence.
Lacalle also suggested that similar trends could unfold over the next three to five years as AI continues to transform financial services and operations.
Kelvin MacKenzie has recently tracked rising costs in UK housing, noting that average mortgage rates reached 5.75 percent and house sales fell through at 24.4 percent in March. He has also reported on declining house prices, citing factors such as higher stamp duty and a new mansion tax for $2 million homes in a separate analysis. These developments highlight the ongoing financial pressures facing the sector.