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Tech employment to stabilise as AI disruptions kick in
There has been a sharp decline in tech sector layoffs since June 2023
InternationalTransport equipment trade cushions world trade decline
Japan's export volumes fell for a tenth month in July but trade in transport equipment is picking up
JapanInflation remains the key Bank of England concern
Consumer price inflation eased to 6.8% in July but core inflation continues to rise and is up to 6.9%
United KingdomSWFs can lead the way on ESG/AI shareholder activism
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund (SWF) returned 10% in first-half 2023 and is increasingly speaking out on ESG and AI
InternationalSupply will not match demand for high-purity phosphate
Phosphate rock is key to the decarbonisation race as makes up 30% of the value of lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) batteries
InternationalChina's internal and external activity will slow
Retail sales, fixed investment and industrial output all slowed in July while youth unemployment was not reported
ChinaMicrosoft breach raises stakes for vendors and users
Microsoft's widely used email server has been compromised by Chinese hackers; the full impact is still unknown
InternationalEurope's football elites see investors driving change
Two of European's main football leagues start today as the sport faces changes linked to non-traditional investors
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