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Global manufacturing downturn will persist into 2024
The manufacturing PMIs for August range from 39.1 in Germany to a near-record 58.6 in India
InternationalConcerns about harmful content on Twitter/X will rise
Since Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter/X in October 2022, harmful content on the platform appears to have risen
InternationalMarine fuel fraud will resist preventive remedies
The shipping industry could be losing USD7bn per year from fraud and ‘off-specification’ fuel oil
InternationalSlowing CPI will help end ECB rate rises later in 2023
Headline inflation was unchanged in August, at 5.3%, and core inflation edged down to the same rate
EUEmergency launches will be crucial in space warfare
Two US firms are testing a system for rapid-response satellite launches
InternationalVendors will focus on corporate GenAI for trust
OpenAI is launching its own ChatGPT for corporate users
InternationalWorld trade outlook fairly weak apart from auto trade
The WTO trade predictor signposts very modest trade growth ahead, with firm car trade offsetting weak electronics trade
InternationalEU space weapon test ban will help set global norm
The EU member states have committed not to carry out destructive anti-satellite missile tests
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