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Prospects for the global economy in 2024
The United States and China, the largest global growth engines, will slow notably; downside risks dominate
InternationalSeabed mining to advance despite climate risks
The green transition and geopolitical risks to mineral supply chains will intensify seabed mining
InternationalUS rates have likely peaked but risks could alter this
The Federal Reserve (Fed) left interest rates on hold yesterday, as widely expected
United StatesOil price moves have limited impact on wider inflation
Geopolitical risks fuel fears of renewed rises in energy prices and headline inflation, and more monetary tightening
InternationalCPI 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
EUCarbon offsets face credibility issues globally
Carbon offsetting plays a key role in meeting climate goals, but success can be difficult to measure
InternationalUS 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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