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US consumer confidence and home sales are rising
Consumer confidence outperformed in June, as did new home sales in May, while house prices are slowing as expected
United StatesWeak rare earth prices at odds with market prospects
Neodymium and praseodymium prices around 50% year-on-year lower fail to reflect the bright prospects for rare earths
InternationalCanadian Suncor attack underlines cyber risks
The Canadian oil major Suncor has suffered a major cyberattack, causing countrywide service disruptions
CanadaCentral Banking forum signposts tough tasks ahead
The Central Banking forum in Portugal is trying to set expectations for more rate rises, and tighter fiscal policy
InternationalEmerging solutions may decarbonise long-haul transport
Long-range transport is a difficult sector to decarbonise, but more ways are emerging to cut or eliminate its emissions
InternationalFiscal and monetary coordination key amid high risks
The BIS annual report sees high risks to the global financial system and stresses the importance of fiscal consolidation
InternationalClimate policies to alter global business environment
Climate change poses dilemmas for businesses and a need to weigh up short- and long-term considerations
InternationalServices activity to slow more gradually than industry
The flash PMIs for Europe and parts of Asia Pacific showed manufacturing in recession and services activity slowing
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