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Global manufacturing downturn will persist into 2024
The manufacturing PMIs for August range from 39.1 in Germany to a near-record 58.6 in India
InternationalMarine fuel fraud will resist preventive remedies
The shipping industry could be losing USD7bn per year from fraud and ‘off-specification’ fuel oil
InternationalSlowing CPI will help end ECB rate rises later in 2023
Headline inflation was unchanged in August, at 5.3%, and core inflation edged down to the same rate
EUEmergency launches will be crucial in space warfare
Two US firms are testing a system for rapid-response satellite launches
InternationalWorld trade outlook fairly weak apart from auto trade
The WTO trade predictor signposts very modest trade growth ahead, with firm car trade offsetting weak electronics trade
InternationalEU space weapon test ban will help set global norm
The EU member states have committed not to carry out destructive anti-satellite missile tests
EUEuro-area and US activity and policy will diverge
The US services PMI slowed steadily but is still expanding, while euro-area consumer confidence weakened
InternationalWeak global activity will pressure forecasts downwards
The flash services and manufacturing PMIs for Europe and Asia Pacific suggest global activity is weakening
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