INT

  • Mar 20
  • 2 min read

No easy fix to fertiliser non-greenness

Nitrogen-based fertilisers are essential for food output but also a source of carbon emissions and nitrogen pollution

International
  • Mar 20
  • 2 min read

ECB policy rests on wage growth continuing to slow

The ECB president confirmed that the Bank is considering a June rate cut, after wage growth slowed in October-December

EU
  • Mar 20
  • 2 min read

Slowing UK CPI pressures aid all election contenders

Inflation slowed to 3.4% last month and core inflation fell below 5% for the first time in more than two years

United Kingdom
  • Mar 19
  • 2 min read

Japan’s rate rises, and initial impacts, will be small

The Bank of Japan raised its main interest rate slightly for the first time since 2007

Japan
  • Mar 18
  • 2 min read

Stimulating the Chinese economy will be a struggle

Economic activity rose reasonably in January-February, but bank lending weakened and unemployment rose

China
  • Mar 18
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Calm interest rates period will last a few more months

A survey of US rate predictions among economists estimates two rate cuts this year, starting June or July

International
  • Mar 18
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Divergent rules raise sanctions compliance risks

Different US, EU and UK beneficial ownership registries and divergence on regulation and enforcement powers raise risks

International
  • Mar 14
  • 2 min read

EU AI Act affirms the bloc's policy orientation

The European Parliament yesterday approved the AI Act

EU