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Geopolitics of AI technical standards will heat up
Technical standards for artificial intelligence (AI) will emerge slowly but geopolitical rifts over it will be intense
InternationalClimate challenge of tech to gain wider attention
Growing corporate attention is shifting to the energy demand and climate footprint of technology sectors
InternationalCommercial property poses risks for narrow focus banks
The long commercial property downturn poses significant risk for banks that are highly or narrowly exposed to it
EuropeDemographics will be a key driver of growth prospects
The Blackrock CEO highlights the implications of the demographic shift underway, as well as energy transition pressures
InternationalWorld trade to rebound modestly but risks remain high
World goods trade volumes fell by 5% last year and are expected to increase very modestly this year
InternationalFirm services activity aids GDP but poses policy risks
Europe’s flash PMIs for March further highlight the outperformance of services relative to manufacturing
InternationalNo easy fix to fertiliser non-greenness
Nitrogen-based fertilisers are essential for food output but also a source of carbon emissions and nitrogen pollution
InternationalLower near-term EM risks raise long-run opportunities
The near-term risk of defaults in emerging market (EM) sovereign debt markets is easing
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