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German trade is set to be very modestly better in 2024
Exports rose in January on stronger demand from the rest of the EU and from China but imports remained subdued
GermanyDecarbonising steel will be a long-term challenge
Steel output accounts for 7% of global carbon emissions and decarbonised steel production capacity remains minimal
InternationalManaging AI risks is a core priority for China
China is developing a framework that enables artificial intelligence (AI) innovation but regulates its applications
ChinaSolid services activity may drive wage inflation
The services PMIs improved across Europe, keeping wage inflation a risk, while the manufacturing downturn stabilised
InternationalEU DMA will test tech firms on compliance
The EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA) obliges the world's dominant tech firms to be compliant by March 7
EUIndia is well set for growth near 7% in 2024 and 2025
The economy grew by 8.4% in October-December, helped by strong investment, manufacturing and tax collection
IndiaWTO meeting is reaching more stalemates than outcomes
The WTO Ministerial meeting has been extended by a day into March 1 as negotiators are struggling to reach agreement
InternationalSurvey reveals key hurdles to democratic performance
A large Pew survey has found that people favour democracy but are critical of how it is working
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