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Differing IEA/OPEC oil views reflect high uncertainty
The IEA continues to expect far weaker oil demand growth in coming months than OPEC does
InternationalDigital economy decarbonisation will be challenging
The UNCTAD Digital Economy report focuses on ways of reducing the environmental costs of digitalisation
InternationalFood prices have likely entered a higher ‘new normal’
World food prices continued to ease in June, led by cereal and meat, although remain far above 2013-18 levels
InternationalWorld trade rebound will remain milder than past rates
World trade volumes grew by about 2% in the first half of the year
InternationalCarbon removal technologies face an uncertain future
Interest and investment in carbon removal technology is rising
InternationalECB is in no rush to cut interest rates again
Euro-area inflation eased slightly to 2.5% in June and the ECB central banking forum has begun in Sintra, Portugal
InternationalSoft landing for global economy but many risks persist
The BIS signals that while a soft landing remains on track, monetary and fiscal policy will be historically tight ahead
InternationalExport orders signal very modest world trade recovery
The manufacturing PMIs for June showed export orders falling markedly in the euro-area, UK, Japan and ASEAN
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