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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
InternationalEU budget shrinkage forecasts may come under pressure
The European Commission predicts very modest GDP growth, markedly lower inflation, and quite marked budget austerity
EUPlatinum supply shortfall will eventually raise prices
Platinum prices are modest but will rise in the coming years when fuel cell progress lifts demand
InternationalUS-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
InternationalChina budget spending will lift infrastructure and GDP
A CNY1tn special issuance of long-dated sovereign bonds is aimed at supporting the economy
ChinaUS-China AI talks matter despite major limits
Washington and Beijing are holding their first formal bilateral talks on AI risks
United StatesEvolution in cybercrime needs security upgrades
Cybercriminals are constantly evolving their tactics, necessitating equally agile defensive strategies
InternationalUS AI export rules will annoy but not surprise China
A bipartisan bill wants to enshrine in law powers to restrict AI exports to China
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