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Weak consumer confidence signposts softer growth ahead
Germany and the United States both reported weaker consumer confidence
InternationalSocial media will alter the retail investing landscape
Social-media investors again bought up GameStop shares after Keith Gill -- ‘Roaring Kitty’ -- returned to social media
United StatesCentral bank cooperation will be key to AI readiness
The BIS has released a special annual report chapter on the impact of AI on the economy, finance and central banks
InternationalSolar panel food output to rise alongside solar energy
The use of solar panels on land to produce both solar energy and food has many benefits
InternationalUS Kaspersky ban reflects tech derisking trend
The US government has banned Kaspersky from selling antivirus software in the country
United StatesEuro-area industrial rebound is on shaky foundations
The German and euro-area manufacturing PMI fell markedly this month but services activity remains steadier
EUGlobal FDI flows will improve very modestly this year
UNCTAD expects global FDI flows to pick up modestly this year after a decline of more than 10% last year
InternationalAutumn as or more likely than August for UK rate cut
The Bank of England monetary committee voted 7-2 to leave interest rates on hold as widely expected
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