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Weaker-than-expected trade would dampen global GDP
The World Bank sees global growth unchanged this year and slightly up next year, assuming rate cuts and firmer trade
InternationalSocio-economic cost of internet shutdowns is rising
The number of internet shutdowns reached a record-high last year; 2024 appears to be on track for a similar rate
InternationalOil demand forecasts vary widely due to uncertainties
The oil demand forecasts from OPEC, the IEA and the EIA are increasingly diverging
InternationalApple's future is challenging despite AI features
Apple unveiled 'Apple Intelligence' at its developers conference in California yesterday
InternationalUS climate risk disclosure rule doubts will persist
Implementation of the SEC’s climate risk disclosure rule, which forms part of the Biden green agenda, is in doubt
United StatesUS job market surveys suggest modest slowdown
US non-farm payrolls exceeded expectations in May but other surveys show the job market slowing steadily
United StatesFurther ECB rate cuts to depend on inflation progress
The ECB has cut rates by 25bp as was widely expected
EUChina’s trade to improve modestly in 2024 amid tension
China’s exports improved in May, led by stronger trade with ASEAN and helped by strong exports of cars and ships
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