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China’s core inflation will remain modest into 2024
China’s imports grew by 3.0% in October, the first increase in eight months but unlikely to mark a trend change
InternationalProspects for the global economy in 2024
The United States and China, the largest global growth engines, will slow notably; downside risks dominate
InternationalInternational climate funding will keep falling short
Some consensus has been reached on a loss and damage fund, but commitments remain vague
InternationalSeabed mining to advance despite climate risks
The green transition and geopolitical risks to mineral supply chains will intensify seabed mining
InternationalUS rates have likely peaked but risks could alter this
The Federal Reserve (Fed) left interest rates on hold yesterday, as widely expected
United StatesLittle scope for much-needed rise in budget spending
High demands on increasingly strained public budgets are fuelling fiscal sustainability fears and bond market sell-offs
InternationalOil price moves have limited impact on wider inflation
Geopolitical risks fuel fears of renewed rises in energy prices and headline inflation, and more monetary tightening
InternationalCPI backs ECB holding rates but no scope for stimulus
Euro-area GDP contracted by 0.1% in the third quarter after little April-June growth, but inflation is slowing steadily
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