International

  • Oct 21
  • 2 min read

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

International
  • Oct 18
  • 7 min read

China’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

International
  • Oct 17
  • 7 min read

GenAI 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

International
  • Oct 17
  • 2 min read

World 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

Japan
  • Oct 17
  • 2 min read

Budget tightening call reduces structural reform scope

IMF research examines ways of increasing structural reform acceptance, but the fiscal monitor calls for tighter budgets

International
  • Oct 17
  • 2 min read

AI 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

International
  • Oct 15
  • 2 min read

Weak oil demand outweighs supply concerns in outlooks

The various international oil agencies continue to reduce their forecasts for oil demand

International
  • Oct 14
  • 2 min read

Reducing inequality within and between nations is key

The Nobel prize for economics has been awarded for work on reducing global inequality

International