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Divergent rules raise sanctions compliance risks
Different US, EU and UK beneficial ownership registries and divergence on regulation and enforcement powers raise risks
InternationalStimulating 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
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
JapanIron ore is set to face a supply surplus from 2025/26
Iron ore -- the best industrial commodity performer in 2023 -- will be well supported by fundamentals this year
InternationalHuthi Red Sea action is more symbolic than economic
As Huthi attacks on shipping continue despite Western military action, the impact on world trade seems to be stabilising
InternationalTikTok faces unprecedented US policy pressure
A bill that targets TikTok has cleared two house committees and is set to be placed before Congress for a vote
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