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GDP downgrades may bottom out but risks remain high
The IMF suggested in Davos that it is feeling slightly more positive about global economic activity later this year
InternationalScrutiny of LockBit3.0 ransomware gang intensifies
LockBit3.0 ransomware gang has emerged has one of the most notorious ransomware gangs in operation
InternationalUK inflation will ease slowly and unevenly
Consumer price inflation stabilised above 10% and the labour market remains tight, with inactivity improving
United KingdomChina GDP will rebound but 5%+ growth may be ambitious
Year-on-year GDP growth slowed from 3.9% in the third quarter to 2.9% in October-December
ChinaBreach of enterprise tools boosts case for ZTNA
A range of widely used enterprise tools such as Okta and Slack have been breached in the last two months
InternationalGlobal minimum tax on corporate profits is going ahead
A global minimum tax on corporate profits is being implemented but market country taxation is on hold
InternationalChinese exports will continue to fall in early 2023
China’s exports fell by almost 10% in December, the most since the start of the pandemic
China2022 crypto trends expose limits of US sanctions
The value of cryptocurrency-based crime reached an all-time high of USD20bn last year
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