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UK GDP will struggle to grow much in first-half 2024
The economy fell into recession in the last quarter of 2023 and grew by just 0.1% in the year as a whole
United KingdomTrader rate-cut estimates catching up official ones
US consumer price inflation eased in January while UK inflation, both headline and core, remains higher
United StatesDefender image will help Dominican Republic’s Abinader
The Dominican president will gain pre-election political capital from his stance on insecurity in neighbouring Haiti
HaitiSea-level rise to necessitate adaptation globally
With sea-level rise an inevitability, adaptation measures are gaining increased attention
InternationalMarket competition is driving ultra-fast fashion firms
In the fierce market competition between Temu and Shein, sustainable business practices are the greatest casualty
InternationalThe world economic downturn will be mild but prolonged
Core CPI is easing towards 2% official targets in major nations, but not fast enough for rate cuts to boost 2024 growth
InternationalAI tests existing regulations in major election year
Some 76 countries are holding elections this year and many are at risk of AI misuse
InternationalCocoa prices will grow fast through 2024 and 2025
The price of cocoa is at a record high due to weather disruption
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