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Low savings limit Japanese spending and GDP growth
Fourth-quarter GDP has been revised from a 0.4% annualised contraction to a modest gain on surging business spending
JapanHuthi Red Sea action is more symbolic than economic
As Huthi attacks on shipping continue despite Western military action, the impact on world trade seems to be stabilising
InternationalTikTok faces unprecedented US policy pressure
A bill that targets TikTok has cleared two house committees and is set to be placed before Congress for a vote
United StatesIron ore is set to face a supply surplus from 2025/26
Iron ore -- the best industrial commodity performer in 2023 -- will be well supported by fundamentals this year
InternationalECB likely to be cutting rates by July or September
The ECB left interest rates on hold as expected but said it began discussing when later this year to start cutting rates
EURising sugar and meat prices offset grain and oil fall
The global food price index continued to fall overall but remains far above 2015-18 levels
InternationalNew report underlines AI's environmental cost
A group of notable climate change-focused organisations have warned of the rising cost of AI technology
InternationalChina’s exports will grow modestly, led by electronics
Export and import growth accelerated in the first two months of the year
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