DETAILS

Kate, a business consultant, and Sayid, a senior analyst, are taking a coffee break at an international business conference. They discuss the latest market trends, particularly focusing on renewable energy, electric vehicles, and cryptocurrency. They analyze the economic impacts of recent disruptions, including pandemic-related supply chain issues, and explore the role of innovation and AI-driven analytics in forecasting market shifts.

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LEARNING GOALS

In this activity, you'll learn essential vocabulary to describe market trends, including the appropriate verbs and collocations for discussing market flows. You will also learn how to analyze graphs and other visual data representations to assess economic growth and disruptions, as well as how to effectively manage a conversation about market trends with colleagues. By mastering these skills, you'll be able to assess economic growth, identify disruptions, and evaluate how different factors, such as technological advancements or supply chain disruptions, impact the market.