International

  • Oct 17
  • 2 min read

GenAI adoption alone will not markedly lift global GDP

Research confirms that GenAI is being adopted faster than the PC and internet were, and broadly across occupations

International
  • Oct 17
  • 2 min read

Budget tightening call reduces structural reform scope

IMF research examines ways of increasing structural reform acceptance, but the fiscal monitor calls for tighter budgets

International
  • Oct 17
  • 2 min read

AI will lift capital markets efficiency and volatility

The IMF report on AI use in capital markets shows rapid adoption, but different adoption rates by sectors and regions

International
  • Oct 15
  • 2 min read

Weak oil demand outweighs supply concerns in outlooks

The various international oil agencies continue to reduce their forecasts for oil demand

International
  • Oct 14
  • 2 min read

Reducing inequality within and between nations is key

The Nobel prize for economics has been awarded for work on reducing global inequality

International
  • Oct 11
  • 2 min read

Climate warnings will intensify globally

Hurricane Milton has coincided with the release of a new report warning of “climate catastrophe”

International
  • Oct 8
  • 2 min read

Google’s legal challenges continue to mount

Google has suffered another US antitrust case loss, forcing it to alter its business model

International
  • Oct 7
  • 2 min read

Prolonged high costs will hit tourism rebound momentum

Tourism has recovered strongly in 2023 and 2024 but faces headwinds from high costs and geopolitical tensions

International