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The gold price rally likely has further to run
The gold price keeps passing records due to central bank demand, US rate cut expectations and high geopolitical tensions
InternationalChina’s supply chain role may pose cybersecurity risks
China’s key role in the global electronics supply chain challenges Washington’s efforts to address cybersecurity threats
InternationalGenAI adoption alone will not markedly lift global GDP
Research confirms that GenAI is being adopted faster than the PC and internet were, and broadly across occupations
InternationalWorld trade is finding a historically soft new normal
Japan’s exports by yen value fell for the first time this year but the WTO expects modest world trade growth ahead
JapanBudget tightening call reduces structural reform scope
IMF research examines ways of increasing structural reform acceptance, but the fiscal monitor calls for tighter budgets
InternationalAI will lift capital markets efficiency and volatility
The IMF report on AI use in capital markets shows rapid adoption, but different adoption rates by sectors and regions
InternationalWeak oil demand outweighs supply concerns in outlooks
The various international oil agencies continue to reduce their forecasts for oil demand
InternationalReducing inequality within and between nations is key
The Nobel prize for economics has been awarded for work on reducing global inequality
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