International

  • Jan 31, 2020
  • 2 min read

International overreaction could worsen virus impact

A World Health Organization panel yesterday designated the Wuhan coronavirus as an international Public Health Emergency

International
  • Jan 30, 2020
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UK rates are more likely to go down than up in 2020

The Bank of England left the interest rate on hold at 0.75% but cut its 2020 GDP growth forecast

United Kingdom
  • Jan 28, 2020
  • 7 min read

Financial market buoyancy is fragile amid rising risks

Bonds and equities continue to rally despite mounting risks and vulnerabilities across financial markets

International
  • Jan 28, 2020
  • 2 min read

Conditions for euro-area banks will remain fragile

The ECB has flagged that six euro-area banks need to hold more capital reserves to meet stress test requirements

EU
  • Jan 27, 2020
  • 2 min read

US trade deals will steady, not stimulate, world trade

High-frequency data suggest that world trade volumes continued to fall in November

International
  • Jan 24, 2020
  • 7 min read

Enforcing offshore fishing rules will benefit Somalia

The consistent decrease in piracy around the Horn of Africa has opened up opportunities for reviving fishing off Somalia

Somalia
  • Jan 24, 2020
  • 2 min read

Global manufacturing and trade will gradually improve

The flash PMIs for Japan and Western Europe promise stronger services momentum and more stable manufacturing activity

International
  • Jan 24, 2020
  • 2 min read

Smarter tactics make ransomware crime more lucrative

More sophisticated cybercriminals are ensuring higher returns for ransomware attacks.

International