INT

  • Apr 22
  • 2 min read

Climate-change-related workplace deaths will rise

An ILO review of climate related workplace health hazards and deaths will draw attention to workplace climate risks

International
  • Apr 19
  • 2 min read

Tighter financial conditions dampen EM growth outlook

New IMF and UNCTAD reports flag the risks to emerging markets (EMs) of financial conditions being tighter for longer

International
  • Apr 18
  • 2 min read

Short-run election plans raise long-run budget risks

The IMF Fiscal Monitor highlights the importance of budget tightening worldwide, but also the difficulty of doing so

International
  • Apr 18
  • 2 min read

Interest rate uncertainty keeps pressure on US bonds

Financial markets worldwide are facing opposing pressures as a result of interest rate expectations shifting markedly

United States
  • Apr 17
  • 2 min read

World growth set for slow and steady path amid risks

The IMF expects modest GDP growth worldwide amid trade tensions, fiscal tightening and only limited monetary loosening

International
  • Apr 17
  • 2 min read

EU/UK financial trading risks need close monitoring

Risk concentration in EU and UK financial trading has the potential to disrupt markets at times of high volatility

EU
  • Apr 12
  • 2 min read

Antitust issues will affect AI market in Europe

The UK competition watchdog has raised concerns about a potential concentration of US 'big tech' in the AI market

United Kingdom
  • Apr 12
  • 2 min read

ECB and Fed rate paths will be entwined in 2024-25

The ECB left interest rates on hold but committed to a cut soon, likely June

EU