International
CISCO payout has lessons for cybersecurity firms
The US technology major is settling the first ‘False Claims Act’ lawsuit in the country over issues of cybersecurity
InternationalUS rate cut will impact policy work more than GDP
The impact of the 0.25% Federal Reserve rate cut on real GDP activity may be minimal, but it will fuel broader debates
United StatesNon-US, non-tariff protectionism is rising rapidly
Fears abound about US-China tariffs, but rising non-US, non-tariff trade nationalism poses a larger threat to world GDP
InternationalSluggish euro-area GDP growth will continue into 2020
Euro-area GDP grew by a quarterly 0.2% and an annual 1.1% in April-June, the latter the weakest since 2013
EuropeCambridge Analytica scandal has narrow consequences
A former executive of the firm has submitted new evidence to the UK parliament
InternationalJapan will lead central banks away from price targets
The Bank of Japan left policy unchanged but confirmed its commitment to more easing depending on economic conditions
JapanRapid Chinese refinery growth will cap alumina prices
Bauxite prices will trend upwards but plentiful supply from China and beyond will limit alumina price gains
InternationalUK firms will ramp up Brexit plans amid sterling slide
Lending to businesses and home buyers edged up in June, suggesting firms are increasing their plans for Brexit
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