INT

  • Apr 24
  • 7 min read

China set for near-5% growth amid imbalances and risks

The economy grew by 1.6% on the quarter and 5.2% on the year in January-March, led by stronger manufacturing activity

International
  • Apr 24
  • 12 min read

AI's promise and pitfalls will affect key domains

Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to transform economic, social, political and security domains, but with major risks

International
  • Apr 22
  • 7 min read

US retail media advertising expenditure will multiply

Advertising revenue in the fast-growing US retail media space will approach USD60bn in 2024, from under USD30bn in 2020

United States
  • Apr 18
  • 7 min read

Interest rate uncertainty keeps pressure on US bonds

Financial markets worldwide are facing opposing pressures as a result of interest rate expectations shifting markedly

United States
  • Apr 17
  • 7 min read

EU/UK financial trading risks need close monitoring

Risk concentration in EU and UK financial trading has the potential to disrupt markets at times of high volatility

EU
  • Apr 10
  • 7 min read

Ukraine cyberdefences will have impact beyond Russia

Catastrophic cyberattacks have surprisingly not been a feature of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Ukraine
  • Apr 9
  • 7 min read

Antitrust tests of 'big tech' will get tougher

All top global tech firms face regulatory or legislative scrutiny for anti-competitive practices

International
  • Apr 9
  • 7 min read

Slow and stuttering rebound for global manufacturing

Global manufacturing prospects are improving in spite of supply chain troubles and continued contraction in Europe

International