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US rate cut will impact policy work more than GDP
The impact of the 0.25% Federal Reserve rate cut on real GDP activity may be minimal, but it will fuel broader debates
United StatesSluggish euro-area GDP growth will continue into 2020
Euro-area GDP grew by a quarterly 0.2% and an annual 1.1% in April-June, the latter the weakest since 2013
EuropeCambridge Analytica scandal has narrow consequences
A former executive of the firm has submitted new evidence to the UK parliament
InternationalJapan will lead central banks away from price targets
The Bank of Japan left policy unchanged but confirmed its commitment to more easing depending on economic conditions
JapanRapid Chinese refinery growth will cap alumina prices
Bauxite prices will trend upwards but plentiful supply from China and beyond will limit alumina price gains
InternationalUK firms will ramp up Brexit plans amid sterling slide
Lending to businesses and home buyers edged up in June, suggesting firms are increasing their plans for Brexit
United KingdomInternational carbon transition debates to intensify
Awareness of the need to reduce carbon emissions is growing, but how to do so fairly is a contentious issue
InternationalAustralia fuels anti-trust momentum on ‘big tech’
‘Big tech’ has claimed that Australia’s tightening restrictions are making its digital economy uncompetitive
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