Western Europe
UK interest rate course to determine inequality level
Household wealth surged after 2013, especially for older and higher-income groups, but has fallen sharply since 2021
United KingdomChina cyberespionage campaigns are evolving
Microsoft has plugged the vulnerabilities exploited by a Chinese state-linked espionage actor
United StatesEurope will continue to balance relations with China
European powers look set to strengthen diplomatic engagement with China this year
United KingdomWestern Europe’s inflation struggles will persist
Energy prices have eased but inflationary pressures are afflicting a broader range of goods and services
Western EuropeEuro-area headline and core inflation will diverge
Consumer price inflation eased to single digits in December on lower energy prices, but core inflation rose to a record
EUPMI surveys indicate further industrial weakness
Today's PMI surveys for Europe suggest further manufacturing weakness ahead
Western EuropeAppeal and influence of Europe’s far right will grow
The support of most far-right parties in Western Europe has increased in recent years
Western EuropeJapan will pursue joint weapons projects with Europe
Japan, the United Kingdom and potentially Italy are exploring the joint development of a new fighter jet
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