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CPI control will remain the Bank of England's priority
Inflation remained in double-digits in March and nominal wage growth is slowing only very gradually
United KingdomTemporary weakness obscures long-term lithium growth
Lithium prices have fallen sharply this year, triggered by China’s EV subsidies ending
InternationalFirmer private activity would enhance China’s rebound
GDP grew by 4.5% in first-quarter 2023, led by retail sales but private investment is underperforming state investment
ChinaMusk strategy revives Twitter foreign trolling risks
Major staffing cuts at Twitter have removed large parts of the human layer that combatted influencer campaigns
InternationalGlobal spyware industry will expand despite scrutiny
The surveillance-for-hire industry faces unprecedented scrutiny from governments, the media and civil society
InternationalGlobal cocaine trade will evolve rapidly
The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on the cocaine trade, which is a hotbed of development and innovation
InternationalLower-income debt-distressed nations face weak outlook
The UNCTAD Trade and Development report paints a dismal picture of the outlook in lower-income, debt-distressed nations
InternationalFirmer intra-Asia trade could boost China’s exporters
China’s exports rose by 14.8% in March, the first gain in six months and led by electric vehicles
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