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Voluntary AI guidelines will have limited impact
An influential non-profit has released voluntary guidelines for users and developers of generative AI
InternationalTrade in cars and with the West will aid Japan exports
Japan’s export volumes fell for a ninth month in June; EU and US trade is holding up better than trade with China
JapanCBDCs would redirect remittances from cryptos
Major remittance recipients are seeing a surge in crypto transactions
InternationalHigher rates will have a mixed impact on gold markets
Having reached an all-time high in May, the gold price faces mixed prospects while higher interest rates remain in place
InternationalLlama 2 release will fuel competition in generative AI
Meta has publicly released its own generative artificial intelligence (AI) tool to the public for free
InternationalPolitics will drive growth in trade de-dollarisation
De-dollarisation of trade is growing but the US dollar remains dominant, especially for savings and pricing
InternationalBlack Sea deal uncertainty adds to food price pressure
Russia yesterday withdrew from the Black Sea Grain Initiative, adding to pressures on global food markets
InternationalWeaker finance context would test all emerging markets
Macroeconomic stability, policy credibility and dollar weakness are improving prospects for most emerging markets (EMs)
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