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US 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
ChinaRising cereal prices will elevate food inflation risks
Food prices fell globally for an 18th month in May but cereal prices rose the most since the Ukraine war broke out
InternationalEnergy funding needs rise as investment options fall
Energy investment is rising, especially into clean energy, but sustainable debt issuance and fund launches are falling
InternationalReports point to urgency of global climate action
World Environment Day has brought the publication of alarming new data on the advance of global warming
InternationalUS industry to grow modestly while jobs slow steadily
The job openings and turnover survey showed the labour market slowing steadily in April while the May PMIs were mixed
United StatesFinancial scenarios may be key to geopolitical choices
A survey of central banks signals less fear of inflation, weaker sentiment on China and more fear of geopolitical risk
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