Global Energy Consumption Watch
Global Energy Consumption Watch provides the latest global energy consumption data, trend analysis, and market dynamics, helping you understand energy consumption in various countries, renewable energy progress, and future energy development directions.
Global electricity consumption surges 4.1% to a decade high, electrification era reshapes energy investment landscape
The International Energy Agency (IEA) released its 'Global Electricity Market Mid-Year Assessment Report' on July 30, showing that global electricity ...
Surge in global data center energy consumption driven by AI computing power, may account for 5% of global electricity consumption in 2026
With the explosive growth of AI large models and cloud computing, global data center energy consumption is rising at an unprecedented rate. Latest dat...
Global solar PV capacity surpasses 2TW milestone, renewables enter new era
By end-June 2026, global solar PV capacity exceeded 2TW, an unprecedented milestone. This article analyzes its impact on energy structure, carbon emis...
Global energy consumption growth slows in H1 2026, renewable share jumps to 35%
IEA data: H1 2026 global energy consumption up just 1.2% YoY, slowest in 5 years. Renewables share hits 35% first time, China & EU account for >70% of...
Global coal demand fell 4.2% in Q2 2026, with China contributing the bulk of the decline
Global coal consumption fell 4.2% YoY in Q2 2026, mainly due to slower growth in China's coal power capacity and substitution by renewables. The IEA p...
Inflation unexpectedly cools, altering Fed's path
US July CPI fell to 3.2% year-on-year, core CPI to 4.7%, both below expectations, causing market bets on Fed September rate hike to plunge to 15%. Thi...
Japan government bond yields hit 28-year high: GPIF pivot and rate hike cycle reshape market landscape
In April 2025, the 10-year Japanese government bond yield rose to 2.88%, a 28-year high, marking the end of the low-rate era. GPIF may significantly i...
US June nonfarm payrolls far miss expectations, labor market weakness signals
In June 2025, US nonfarm payrolls rose by only 57,000, far below expectations, while the unemployment rate edged down to 4.2%. The data contradiction ...
Gold accumulation and monetary easing: dual-wheel drive strategy
China has increased gold reserves for 20 consecutive months while implementing moderately loose monetary policy. This dual-wheel drive macro strategy ...
Yen nears 38-year low, market awaits intervention
In July 2024, USD/JPY broke through 161.95, approaching a 38-year historical low. The market expects possible Japan Finance Ministry intervention, beh...
6G and Satellite Internet MWC Shanghai Observation: From Technology to Commercial Deployment
2026 MWC Shanghai observation shows: 6G paths of integrated sensing and communication, AI-native, space-air-ground integration have converged, but com...
Eurozone inflation falls more than expected, ECB rate hike divergence intensifies
In June 2024, Eurozone inflation fell more than expected; CPI in Germany, France, and Italy all came in below forecasts. Divergence among ECB policyma...
US approves Fable 5 model export, new strategy for AI leadership
The US Commerce Secretary officially approved the export of Anthropic's Fable 5 AI model, lifting related controls, marking a flexible and precise new...
Hang Seng Tech Index rebound fails to mask H1 weakness
This article analyzes the drivers of the HSTI's one-day rebound and the underlying reasons for H1 weakness, exploring the outlook for HK tech stocks....
Nonfarm Payrolls and Walsh Debut Loom, Hike Expectations Rise
The US June nonfarm payrolls report is imminent, along with Fed Chair Kevin Walsh's debut speech, with hawkish signals adding to rising market expecta...