How does the reality of owning a luxury car match the dream? A new McKinsey survey sheds light on buyers’ priorities, current experiences, and future expectations. Source: McKinsey Shifting gears: What buyers are saying about the luxury-car experience

Uncertainty about geopolitics and trade now loom equally large as perceived economic disruptions, and surveyed executives express more caution about future conditions and company performance. Source: McKinsey Economic conditions outlook, March 2025

Our latest survey reveals that five commercial excellence practices are enabling leading Latin American consumer packaged goods companies to outperform their peers. Source: McKinsey Leaders in Latin American CPG: A commercial excellence evolution

Surveyed executives express muted optimism for their companies’ prospects in the next six months. They newly see geopolitical instability as the top obstacle to their companies’ growth. Source: McKinsey Survey results: Expectations for company performance, by industry

London Partner Emma Parry discusses her small-town upbringing on the Scottish coast and how her background helps her to relate to a range of clients far removed from corporate offices in London. Source: McKinsey What actions can organizations take to prioritize socioeconomic diversity?

Amsterdam Partner Ferry Grijpink discusses his origins, how it informs his work, and why he wants to help others from similar backgrounds interested in joining McKinsey. Source: McKinsey Bringing an outsider’s perspective to McKinsey

Addressing water resilience challenges requires a rethinking of systems, long-term planning, and bold collective action. Source: McKinsey The future of water resilience: Mobilizing multistakeholder action

Gen AI can enhance profitable B2B sales growth. Seven use cases show how B2B leaders can maximize benefits and drive sustainable impact with a tailored gen AI strategy. Source: McKinsey Unlocking profitable B2B growth through gen AI

Our March obituaries also include a meat science maverick, an influencer of four US ambassadors, and a waiter who “turned the tables” on his rivals by becoming a restaurateur. Source: McKinsey A cutting-edge brain researcher, an intrepid investor, and a whimsical ad exec

Europe is a leader in social mobility, but progress has stalled. Businesses that act can gain significant performance benefits while helping close the skills gap and boost productivity. Source: McKinsey Breaking the standstill: How social mobility can boost Europe’s economy