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Disinformation is a rising risk to key 2024 elections
Meta has released its third-quarter 2023 report on the nature of foreign influencer campaigns on Facebook and Instagram
InternationalOPEC+ policy will rest on demand amid rising tensions
Several OPEC+ members announced extra voluntary output cuts for January-March to stabilise the market
InternationalTight monetary and fiscal policy will curb world GDP
The OECD sees global growth slowing to 2.7% in 2024; better 2025 growth rests on firmer trade and room for rate cuts
InternationalCOP28 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
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