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AI global surge creates environmental paradox
The artificial intelligence (AI) boom is drawing attention to its environmental footprint
InternationalDigital euro will launch but perhaps later than 2027
Plans for the digital euro see a 2027 launch but the ECB still needs to win support from commercial banks and citizens
InternationalCentral US treasury clearing marks substantial change
Big banks, broker dealers and hedge funds will have to settle their treasury and repo trades centrally from 2026
United StatesChina’s domestic activity will slow modestly in 2024
Stronger consumption and infrastructure investment offset weaker property investment and trade to take GDP above 5%
ChinaDifferent demand pictures dominate the outlook for oil
Demand-side uncertainty offsets the risk to oil trade of Middle East instability amid strong non-OPEC oil supply growth
InternationalClimate adaptation action to strengthen globally
Decisionmakers are becoming increasingly aware of the need to invest in climate adaptation
InternationalFast fashion industry growth diminishes ESG gains
The fast and ultra-fast fashion industry is seeing spectacular growth even as concerns about the environment are rising
InternationalSupply woes offset soft demand to lift copper prices
Multiple supply-side uncertainties are offsetting weaker demand from China to support the copper price
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