Society

Gen Z burnout worsens as economic pressure and AI adaptation create double burden

Surveys and research show Generation Z is more prone than other age groups to workplace burnout, with high shares reporting exhaustion and stress. Nitin Deka, a social work lecturer in Canada, said burnout should be seen as a warning about workplace conditions rather than a lack of resilience. Factors cited include unclear roles, heavy workloads, limited resources, post-pandemic work changes, rising living costs and the reshaping of jobs by AI and hybrid work.

Crypto

Bitcoin ETFs could overtake gold ETFs, Bloomberg analyst says

Spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds could, over the long term, grow to as much as about three times the size of gold ETFs, a forecast said. Bloomberg senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas said bitcoin spot ETFs could significantly surpass gold ETFs in assets, even though bitcoin remains highly volatile. He said generational change and rising interest among younger investors could reshape demand, while easing volatility could help draw institutional inflows.