International
Domestic budget fears drive OPEC+ to cut oil output
OPEC+ decided to cut crude oil output from May until December; Russia will extend its cuts to end-2023
InternationalGenerative AI carries serious online risks
The popularity of ChatGPT worldwide has created much hype about the potential of AI to be used for good and harm
International‘Tipping points’ can speed up net-zero transition
A new report shows a positive 'tipping point' could help to 'green' sectors emitting 70% of the world’s GHG emissions.
InternationalAmbitious EU key materials act to ease supply strains
Europe’s Critical Raw Materials Act aims to bolster regional supplies and supply chains for critical minerals
InternationalFinancial stress and weak industry up euro-area risks
Euro-area economic sentiment edged down slightly this month
EUEmerging Asia activity will slow despite China rebound
China's economy is rebounding, but activity elsewhere in the emerging Asia region appears to be losing momentum
InternationalFood prices will not fall as fast as energy prices
Food prices continued to rise this month, led by high prices of fruit, vegetables and sugar
United KingdomOil majors’ transition plans face conflicting demands
The 'big five' oil majors face difficult decisions about prioritising cleaner energy or shorter-term fossil fuel returns
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