International

The long commercial property downturn poses significant risk for banks that are highly or narrowly exposed to it

World goods trade volumes fell by 5% last year and are expected to increase very modestly this year

Europe’s flash PMIs for March further highlight the outperformance of services relative to manufacturing

Nitrogen-based fertilisers are essential for food output but also a source of carbon emissions and nitrogen pollution

A survey of US rate predictions among economists estimates two rate cuts this year, starting June or July

Different US, EU and UK beneficial ownership registries and divergence on regulation and enforcement powers raise risks

There is growing concern that private-sector firms are overselling their artificial intelligence (AI) solutions

As Huthi attacks on shipping continue despite Western military action, the impact on world trade seems to be stabilising