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End of post-1945 economic order bodes ill for growth
The global liberal order is atrophying as underlying political preferences and wealth distribution move out of synch
InternationalGlobal AI regulations will diverge
Most policymakers agree that AI needs regulating, but key AI players are taking highly divergent approaches
InternationalGlobal food prices may never fall back to 2018 levels
The world food price index rose for a second month in April, led by oils, chicken and beef
InternationalGlobal growth forecast upgrades mask underlying risks
The OECD has upgraded its forecasts for 2024 and 2025 across most of the world
InternationalShipping is vulnerable to more severe disruption ahead
Some of the world’s key maritime energy and trade arteries are vulnerable
InternationalAI use in the fashion industry will proliferate
The global fashion and textile industry is keen to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) innovations
InternationalEU elections will test Italy’s government
The EU election results could trigger a leadership change in one of Italy’s governing parties
ItalyEuro-area manufacturing malaise shows no improvement
The euro-area manufacturing PMI is firmly entrenched in recession, led by the north
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