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WTO now a forum for talks, not unanimous dealmaking
The WTO’s standing is under threat amid the dispute settlement function suspension and low appetite for trade deals
InternationalAI will transform supply chains
Companies across sectors are integrating ever-improving AI into their supply chains
InternationalSteady wage and price growth is in sight for Japan
Having raised rates for the first time in decades, the BoJ sees a modest wage-price spiral and further rate rises ahead
JapanEU and UK rules on financial trading will diverge
As risks rise, EU and UK legislation on derivatives trading and alternative investment funds is also expanding
InternationalEvolution in cybercrime needs security upgrades
Cybercriminals are constantly evolving their tactics, necessitating equally agile defensive strategies
InternationalClimate needs and debt to hit lower-income states hard
Higher US rates for longer risk increasing debt interest costs for developing states and lowering climate spending
InternationalTech advances should eventually spark a platinum rally
Technological breakthroughs will eventually lift demand for platinum, raising prices amid frequent supply disruptions
InternationalEnd of post-1945 economic order bodes ill for growth
The global liberal order is atrophying as underlying political preferences and wealth distribution move out of synch
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