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Carbon offsets face credibility issues globally
Carbon offsetting plays a key role in meeting climate goals, but success can be difficult to measure
InternationalConsumer strength makes the GDP path uncertain
The US economy grew by 1.2% quarter-on-quarter in July-September, the strongest since 2021
United States'Near-shoring' may bring FDI to Eastern Europe
Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) could attract FDI as international companies seek supply-chain security
Eastern EuropeUS s-commerce will grow fast, following Asia’s lead
US m-commerce (on mobiles) and s-commerce (on social media) retail is growing fast, but TikTok faces political headwinds
InternationalCompromises extend G20 cooperation amid little success
The G20 remains the premier forum for international economic cooperation but can do little to solve global problems
InternationalUS flash PMI supports soft economic landing outturn
The US manufacturing PMI rose to 50.0 in October and the services PMI also remained in expansion territory at 50.9
United StatesWeak euro-area bank lending hits economic activity
Bank lending to corporates fell for the first time since 2015 in September ahead of the ECB rates meeting tomorrow
EUMore clean energy and climate spending needed globally
The IEA World Energy Outlook highlights a huge shift to renewables, but also that Paris targets are far from on track
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