Europe
Easing euro-area CPI points to rate cuts later in 2024
Inflation was little changed at 2.8% last month but core inflation dropped to 3.3%; high food prices remain a concern
InternationalNorthern Irish unionists will remain divided
The Democratic Unionist Party’s decision to go back into government is dividing Northern Irish unionists
Northern IrelandUS-China economic ties will gradually weaken
A flagship US survey of the China business climate flags some optimism but also a trend of US firms moving from China
InternationalEU farmer unrest looks set to persist
French farmers are determined to continue protests despite the government's decision to grant concessions
FranceFrench troop drawdown to lower West Africa visibility
French authorities have finalised their decision to reduce their troop presence in West Africa substantially
West AfricaAmnesty bill will test Spanish government stability
Spain’s centre-left minority government has failed to pass its controversial amnesty bill
SpainKosovo will have difficulty stopping Serb use of dinar
An apparently innocent move by Kosovo’s Central Bank against counterfeit euros has upset its Serb minority
KosovoWorld economic downturn will be shallow but prolonged
The IMF sees global growth unchanged at 3.1% due to the United States and China experiencing only modest downturns
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