INT

  • May 9
  • 2 min read

Net trade may subtract from China’s GDP this year

China’s exports grew by 1.5% in April while imports grew by 8.4%, a sizeable improvement on the recent import trend

China
  • May 9
  • 2 min read

A UK rate cut this summer is growing more likely

The Bank of England left rates on hold as widely expected but one more member than last month voted for a cut

United Kingdom
  • May 9
  • 2 min read

Climate needs and debt to hit lower-income states hard

Higher US rates for longer risk increasing debt interest costs for developing states and lowering climate spending

International
  • May 8
  • 2 min read

Tech advances should eventually spark a platinum rally

Technological breakthroughs will eventually lift demand for platinum, raising prices amid frequent supply disruptions

International
  • May 8
  • 2 min read

US AI export controls against China are likely

The Biden administration wants to prevent China from gaining access to the most advanced AI models

United States
  • May 7
  • 2 min read

Services PMIs support interest rate cut delays

In April the services PMIs kept expanding worldwide while the US payrolls slowed modestly

International
  • May 7
  • 2 min read

Russian hacking will keep ties with West tense

Russian state-linked hacking activity against the West shows no signs of slowing

Germany
  • May 3
  • 2 min read

Global food prices may never fall back to 2018 levels

The world food price index rose for a second month in April, led by oils, chicken and beef

International