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Firm electronics and transport trade will help Japan
Japan’s export volumes fell for a fourth month in May although the yen's weakness flattered the growth in export values
JapanUS defence reliance on imported key minerals is a risk
The US arms sector relies on importing strategic materials, and the plans to ease this will take years to take effect
InternationalG7 summit signals more trade protectionism ahead
The G7 summit confirms that the Western approach to China’s over-capacity and states supporting Russia is hardening
InternationalRegulation of fast-growing private loan market to rise
The private credit asset class has grown rapidly in the last decade but regulatory concerns are also rising
InternationalWeaker-than-expected trade would dampen global GDP
The World Bank sees global growth unchanged this year and slightly up next year, assuming rate cuts and firmer trade
InternationalSocio-economic cost of internet shutdowns is rising
The number of internet shutdowns reached a record-high last year; 2024 appears to be on track for a similar rate
InternationalOil demand forecasts vary widely due to uncertainties
The oil demand forecasts from OPEC, the IEA and the EIA are increasingly diverging
InternationalApple's future is challenging despite AI features
Apple unveiled 'Apple Intelligence' at its developers conference in California yesterday
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