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Services slide takes euro-area deeper into stagflation
The euro-area services PMI has plunged into contraction territory, contrasting with Japan and India
InternationalHigh food costs will strain households well into 2024
The UNFAO global food price index has fallen for 17 months but food prices remain far higher than 2013-20
InternationalConcerns about harmful content on Twitter/X will rise
Since Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter/X in October 2022, harmful content on the platform appears to have risen
InternationalGlobal manufacturing downturn will persist into 2024
The manufacturing PMIs for August range from 39.1 in Germany to a near-record 58.6 in India
InternationalMarine fuel fraud will resist preventive remedies
The shipping industry could be losing USD7bn per year from fraud and ‘off-specification’ fuel oil
InternationalSlowing CPI will help end ECB rate rises later in 2023
Headline inflation was unchanged in August, at 5.3%, and core inflation edged down to the same rate
EUUK stock market revival plan will struggle for success
The UK stock market has shrunk in recent decades and the government aims to reverse this trend to boost the economy
United KingdomSteady US job market slowdown is in line with Fed aims
Job vacancies and resignations fell in July ahead of the release of August non-farm payrolls on September 1
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