Catalan support for Spanish government is under threat

For different reasons, Catalonia’s pro-independence parties are threatening to abandon support for Spain’s government

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Debt issuance will be strong in the Gulf states

Government related debt issuance in the Gulf states has been strong in 2024, led by Saudi Arabia

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Making accurate assessments of the positive and negative economic impacts of technological change is extremely difficult

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The slow pace of naval modernisation means that Russia’s most important fleet is dependent on Soviet-era vessels.

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The first half of 2024 saw a return of large mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the US technology sector

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Ankara wants to reduce its dependence on oil and gas imports, although geology may not be on its side

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Personal spending growth is slowing for the first time since 2020 and consumers are concerned about the outlook

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The judicial branch is becoming more active in power struggles between the executive and legislative branches

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Domestic efforts made China a leader in artificial intelligence (AI) patents, but export controls limit its AI supremacy

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Fighting in Russia around key gas infrastructure has raised supply fears in Central-Eastern Europe

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