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ECB policy rests on wage growth continuing to slow
The ECB president confirmed that the Bank is considering a June rate cut, after wage growth slowed in October-December
EUSlowing UK CPI pressures aid all election contenders
Inflation slowed to 3.4% last month and core inflation fell below 5% for the first time in more than two years
United KingdomJapan’s rate rises, and initial impacts, will be small
The Bank of Japan raised its main interest rate slightly for the first time since 2007
JapanStimulating the Chinese economy will be a struggle
Economic activity rose reasonably in January-February, but bank lending weakened and unemployment rose
ChinaCalm interest rates period will last a few more months
A survey of US rate predictions among economists estimates two rate cuts this year, starting June or July
InternationalDivergent rules raise sanctions compliance risks
Different US, EU and UK beneficial ownership registries and divergence on regulation and enforcement powers raise risks
InternationalEU AI Act affirms the bloc's policy orientation
The European Parliament yesterday approved the AI Act
EULow savings limit Japanese spending and GDP growth
Fourth-quarter GDP has been revised from a 0.4% annualised contraction to a modest gain on surging business spending
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