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COP28 pledges will fall short of global needs
World leaders are promising climate change funding, but the need for drastic action is pressing
InternationalFed forward guidance may increase in first-half 2024
Core PCE, the Fed’s preferred inflation measure, slowed to 3.5% in October, keeping it on track to hit 2% later in 2024
United StatesDisinformation is a rising risk to key 2024 elections
Meta has released its third-quarter 2023 report on the nature of foreign influencer campaigns on Facebook and Instagram
InternationalOPEC+ policy will rest on demand amid rising tensions
Several OPEC+ members announced extra voluntary output cuts for January-March to stabilise the market
InternationalInflation slows growth in global mobile connectivity
Mobile internet connectivity continues to rise globally but inflation has slowed adoption rates
InternationalProspects for the US economy in 2024
The US economy appears to be heading for a soft landing amid considerable uncertainty about growth, inflation and rates
United StatesTight monetary and fiscal policy will curb world GDP
The OECD sees global growth slowing to 2.7% in 2024; better 2025 growth rests on firmer trade and room for rate cuts
InternationalCOP28 progress will fall short of climate needs
As the hottest year on record draws to a close, world leaders are again meeting to discuss climate action
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