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UK budget will promise higher GDP but pressure firms
Economic conditions are improving before the budget, with inflation falling steadily and growth estimates being lifted
United KingdomSlower China growth builds case for fiscal stimulus
GDP growth slowed to 4.6% year-on-year in July-September, but upcoming stimulus will gradually boost domestic demand
ChinaChina will leverage US surveillance for espionage
With growing sophistication, recent Chinese cyber espionage campaigns are now targeting Washington's wiretapping systems
ChinaUS Congress moves closer to stablecoin regulation
The latest draft Senate bill on stablecoin regulation takes Congress closer to implementing wider crypto rules
United StatesReversing Japan’s weak yen trend will take many years
The summer yen rally failed to gain momentum despite the gap between Japanese and US rates starting to close
JapanAsia’s coal use is likely to peak by 2030
China’s coal use, while rising, is close to peak consumption, although India and ASEAN’s use will increase for longer
InternationalChina’s supply chain role may pose cybersecurity risks
China’s key role in the global electronics supply chain challenges Washington’s efforts to address cybersecurity threats
InternationalGenAI adoption alone will not markedly lift global GDP
Research confirms that GenAI is being adopted faster than the PC and internet were, and broadly across occupations
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