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US economic data and how voters feel is diverging
US job vacancies fell slightly and hiring fell to the lowest since early 2020 but consumer confidence remains reasonable
United StatesMore Japanese rate rises likely despite demand fears
Japan raised interest rates from 0.0-0.1% to 0.25% and the yen gained more than 1% against the dollar
JapanChina’s downturn raises the urgency of stimulus needs
The official manufacturing PMI fell to a five-month low and services activity did not grow in July
ChinaEuro-area inflation stuck near 2.5% will test ECB
July euro-area headline inflation edged up to 2.6% on slightly pricier energy and core inflation was unchanged at 2.8%
EUFirmer trade could boost German and euro-area growth
The euro area grew by a firm 0.3% on the quarter in April-June but Germany contracted and only Spain is growing strongly
EUAI raises the stakes in wars globally
Leading powers are increasingly focusing resources on leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) for military purposes
InternationalDigital trade deal will have limited global impact
Around 90 WTO members reached an agreement on digital trade rules on July 26
InternationalChina domestic stimulus and exports to spur 5% growth
Annual GDP growth slowed to 4.7% in April-June on weaker retail sales and property market activity, but exports improved
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