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Regulation of fast-growing private loan market to rise
The private credit asset class has grown rapidly in the last decade but regulatory concerns are also rising
InternationalWeaker-than-expected trade would dampen global GDP
The World Bank sees global growth unchanged this year and slightly up next year, assuming rate cuts and firmer trade
InternationalSocio-economic cost of internet shutdowns is rising
The number of internet shutdowns reached a record-high last year; 2024 appears to be on track for a similar rate
InternationalOil demand forecasts vary widely due to uncertainties
The oil demand forecasts from OPEC, the IEA and the EIA are increasingly diverging
InternationalApple's future is challenging despite AI features
Apple unveiled 'Apple Intelligence' at its developers conference in California yesterday
InternationalFurther ECB rate cuts to depend on inflation progress
The ECB has cut rates by 25bp as was widely expected
EURising cereal prices will elevate food inflation risks
Food prices fell globally for an 18th month in May but cereal prices rose the most since the Ukraine war broke out
InternationalEnergy funding needs rise as investment options fall
Energy investment is rising, especially into clean energy, but sustainable debt issuance and fund launches are falling
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