Decipher Index

Tuesday night’s U.S. presidential debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris undoubtedly influences Cultural Issues and Woke Capitalism which takes the top spot across all themes this period. With the world watching the U.S. Election with a rampant fervor, topics on abortion, leadership, and racial division were key talking points for both candidates as they make their case to the electorate. As social media users took to various platforms to opine on the debate and 2024 Elections, overall, suffice to say Cultural Issues and Woke Capitalism will likely remain a highly viral topic in the coming weeks.

Major severe weather events are impacting the globe leading to a surge in Sustainability and Environment which rose eleven spots. In Asia, Typhoon Yagi has caused severe flooding and destruction in Vietnam, China, and the Philippines leaving more than 200 dead and nearly 1,000 injured. In California, the Bridge Fire has swelled to 48,000 acres threatening the Angeles National Forest and leading to multiple evacuations in the vicinity. Additionally, Louisiana is bracing for Hurricane Francine, a Category 1 hurricane that is sparking hurricane warnings and watches across the northern Gulf of Mexico. With more severe weather sparking a concurrent discussion on the damaging effects of Climate Change, Sustainability and Environment is likely to remain a highly engaging topic for the coming weeks.