International

  • Nov 28, 2023
  • 2 min read

Euro-area seems set for a long but shallow downturn

Bank lending to corporates in the euro-area fell for the first time since early 2015 while household lending also slowed

International
  • Nov 27, 2023
  • 2 min read

Terrorist financing adds to woes of crypto firms

A Reuters report states that Hamas and similar groups are using cryptos for cross-border financing

International
  • Nov 24, 2023
  • 7 min read

ICBC cyberattack will affect finance and diplomacy

China's largest bank was hit by a massive ransomware attack earlier this month; it has yet to recover fully

International
  • Nov 24, 2023
  • 7 min read

Prospects for climate diplomacy in 2024

With next year looking set to be the hottest on record, world leaders continue to drag their feet on climate change

International
  • Nov 24, 2023
  • 2 min read

G20 will unite over deepfake risks not remedies

India has in recent days become vocal about the political and social risks posed by synthetic content

International
  • Nov 24, 2023
  • 2 min read

The services/manufacturing divergence will persist

The flash PMI surveys for Europe and Japan confirm that services and manufacturing continue to diverge

International
  • Nov 23, 2023
  • 2 min read

Prosperity and sustainability show little correlation

The mismatch between economic prosperity and environmental sustainability impedes national and global climate action

International
  • Nov 21, 2023
  • 8 min read

Prospects for the oil market in 2024

A wide divergence in demand forecasts casts uncertainty over oil markets in 2024

International