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CPI backs ECB holding rates but no scope for stimulus
Euro-area GDP contracted by 0.1% in the third quarter after little April-June growth, but inflation is slowing steadily
EUSoft US core PCE raises chance that rates have peaked
Core PCE inflation slowed to 3.7% in September, shifting the probability that rates have peaked to highly likely
United StatesCarbon offsets face credibility issues globally
Carbon offsetting plays a key role in meeting climate goals, but success can be difficult to measure
InternationalGap between US and euro-area rates pressures the euro
Citing growth concerns and inflation progress, the ECB left interest rates on hold for the first time since mid-2022
EUConsumer strength makes the GDP path uncertain
The US economy grew by 1.2% quarter-on-quarter in July-September, the strongest since 2021
United States'Near-shoring' may bring FDI to Eastern Europe
Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) could attract FDI as international companies seek supply-chain security
Eastern EuropeUS s-commerce will grow fast, following Asia’s lead
US m-commerce (on mobiles) and s-commerce (on social media) retail is growing fast, but TikTok faces political headwinds
InternationalCompromises extend G20 cooperation amid little success
The G20 remains the premier forum for international economic cooperation but can do little to solve global problems
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