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COP28 progress will fall short of climate needs
As the hottest year on record draws to a close, world leaders are again meeting to discuss climate action
InternationalProspects for the US economy in 2024
The US economy appears to be heading for a soft landing amid considerable uncertainty about growth, inflation and rates
United StatesEuro-area slowdown may allow rate cuts from mid-2024
Euro-area headline inflation slowed to 2.4% and core inflation also slowed steadily
EUTripling renewable power scale by 2030 is unfeasible
Solar photovoltaics growth could exceed expectations, but wind power growth on the scale required looks unlikely
InternationalUS consumption and housing activity will slow steadily
Consumer confidence rose this month but year-ahead expectations are weaker, while housing activity shows mixed signs
United StatesEuro-area seems set for a long but shallow downturn
Bank lending to corporates in the euro-area fell for the first time since early 2015 while household lending also slowed
InternationalTerrorist financing adds to woes of crypto firms
A Reuters report states that Hamas and similar groups are using cryptos for cross-border financing
InternationalG20 will unite over deepfake risks not remedies
India has in recent days become vocal about the political and social risks posed by synthetic content
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