McKinsey Insights

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.

Finding a route to fiscal stability for US transit agencies https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/travel-logistics-and-infrastructure/our-insights/finding-a-route-to-fiscal-stability-for-us-transit-agencies US transit agencies face a daunting moment in which revenue and funding struggle to keep pace with the escalating costs of growth and innovation. How can balance sheets get back on track?

How to deliver on the promise of mixed-use real estate developments https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/real-estate/our-insights/how-to-deliver-on-the-promise-of-mixed-use-real-estate-developments McKinsey partner James Patchett discusses the success factors that mixed-use developers are wise to keep top of mind.

Reflections post COP29: The landscape has shifted—are you adapting fast enough? https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/sustainability/our-insights/reflections-post-cop29-the-landscape-has-shifted-are-you-adapting-fast-enough After COP29, as everyone looks ahead to 2025, the outlook on sustainability and related investments is not straightforward. This article captures reflections from our discussions in and around COP29 and some views on the path ahead.

2024: The year in charts https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/year-in-review/year-in-charts Here’s a look back at some of our favorite data visualizations from the year.

2024: The year in images https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/year-in-review/year-in-images Explore a visual journey of the imagery that accompanied some of our authors’ biggest ideas and most timely insights in 2024, helping to shape a future defined by innovation and resilience.

Redefining success: A new playbook for African fintech leaders https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/financial-services/our-insights/redefining-success-a-new-playbook-for-african-fintech-leaders As African fintechs evolve, businesses and investors are shifting their focus from a growth-at-all-costs approach to investing in sustainable paths to success.

Investing in the future of tech: Lessons from winning companies https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/mckinsey-digital/our-insights/investing-in-the-future-of-tech-lessons-from-winning-companies Survey results suggest that while the overall outlook for tech investments is strong, only a select few companies are investing in the foundations and people that can support future success.

BCBS 239 2.0 resurgence: Strengthening risk management and decision making https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/risk-and-resilience/our-insights/bcbs-239-2-0-resurgence-strengthening-risk-management-and-decision-making A renewed focus on the 2013 data risk management regulatory standard poses new challenges and opportunities for European and US banks. Achieving compliance will take a structured, top-led approach.

What is a context window? https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/mckinsey-explainers/what-is-a-context-window A context window is how information is entered into a large language model (LLM). The larger the context window, the more information the LLM is able to process at once.

How the healthcare industry can weather ongoing challenges https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/healthcare/our-insights/how-the-healthcare-industry-can-weather-ongoing-challenges Even though the industry will continue to face hurdles for the next few years, leaders can seize the moment to spur lasting improvements for their organizations and patients.

Capex excellence in oil and gas: Innovations for market challenges https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/oil-and-gas/our-insights/capex-excellence-in-oil-and-gas-innovations-for-market-challenges Novel capital deployment and procurement approaches could help address the current challenges within the oil and gas industry’s upstream market, leading to increased value creation.

Transforming mindsets: Nathan Bostock on banking transformations https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/financial-services/our-insights/transforming-mindsets-nathan-bostock-on-banking-transformations The financial services industry is changing. Leaders who approach banking transformations boldly and engage their whole team in the process may find more success.

Context is key: Tanguy Catlin on advancing the future of insurance https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/financial-services/our-insights/context-is-key-tanguy-catlin-on-advancing-the-future-of-insurance To realize gen AI’s full value, insurance leaders must know how it works and what problems it can—and cannot—solve. Likewise, data and context are vital to innovating solutions for changing demands.

Health media: How consumer content informs the future of healthcare https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/healthcare/our-insights/health-media-how-consumer-content-informs-the-future-of-healthcare Healthcare organizations are well positioned to offer healthcare content to improve consumer experience and care outcomes, achieve marketing objectives, and create a diversified revenue source.

The McKinsey Crossword: Lives & Legacies | No. 209 https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/the-mckinsey-crossword/december-3-2024 Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if you’re looking for a quick win.

AI for IT modernization: Faster, cheaper, better https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/quantumblack/our-insights/ai-for-it-modernization-faster-cheaper-and-better Gen AI agents are starting to deliver breakthrough value, but only when companies figure out how to build and orchestrate hundreds of them.

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.