INT

  • May 15
  • 2 min read

EU and UK rules on financial trading will diverge

As risks rise, EU and UK legislation on derivatives trading and alternative investment funds is also expanding

International
  • May 15
  • 2 min read

EU budget shrinkage forecasts may come under pressure

The European Commission predicts very modest GDP growth, markedly lower inflation, and quite marked budget austerity

EU
  • May 14
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Platinum supply shortfall will eventually raise prices

Platinum prices are modest but will rise in the coming years when fuel cell progress lifts demand

International
  • May 14
  • 2 min read

US-China trade tensions are only likely to increase

The White House will today announce higher and broader tariffs on a range of Chinese imports in strategic sectors

International
  • May 13
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China budget spending will lift infrastructure and GDP

A CNY1tn special issuance of long-dated sovereign bonds is aimed at supporting the economy

China
  • May 13
  • 2 min read

US-China AI talks matter despite major limits

Washington and Beijing are holding their first formal bilateral talks on AI risks

United States
  • May 13
  • 2 min read

Evolution in cybercrime needs security upgrades

Cybercriminals are constantly evolving their tactics, necessitating equally agile defensive strategies

International
  • May 10
  • 2 min read

US AI export rules will annoy but not surprise China

A bipartisan bill wants to enshrine in law powers to restrict AI exports to China

United States