International
Euro-area in external surplus but outlook is cloudy
The euro-area current account balance rebounded due to a smaller energy import bill and weaker non-energy import volumes
EUNew study contests narrative on democratic backsliding
A new academic paper claims to have found empirical data that contests the narrative of global democratic erosion
InternationalGDP downgrades may bottom out but risks remain high
The IMF suggested in Davos that it is feeling slightly more positive about global economic activity later this year
InternationalScrutiny of LockBit3.0 ransomware gang intensifies
LockBit3.0 ransomware gang has emerged has one of the most notorious ransomware gangs in operation
InternationalGlobal minimum tax on corporate profits is going ahead
A global minimum tax on corporate profits is being implemented but market country taxation is on hold
InternationalBreach of enterprise tools boosts case for ZTNA
A range of widely used enterprise tools such as Okta and Slack have been breached in the last two months
InternationalWashington spreads hosting duties for democracy summit
The United States will be one of five regional co-hosts for the second Summit for Democracy to be held in March
International2022 crypto trends expose limits of US sanctions
The value of cryptocurrency-based crime reached an all-time high of USD20bn last year
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