Europe
Gulf states-EU summit could see trade talks re-opened
The inaugural summit between GCC and EU leaders produced little of substance
Gulf statesSlovenian premier faces uncertain future
The police filed a criminal complaint against Prime Minister Robert Golob
SloveniaZelensky’s Victory Plan unlikely to gain traction
President Zelensky has presented his long-awaited ‘Victory Plan’ to parliament
UkraineGenAI adoption alone will not markedly lift global GDP
Research confirms that GenAI is being adopted faster than the PC and internet were, and broadly across occupations
InternationalBudget tightening call reduces structural reform scope
IMF research examines ways of increasing structural reform acceptance, but the fiscal monitor calls for tighter budgets
InternationalWorld trade is finding a historically soft new normal
Japan’s exports by yen value fell for the first time this year but the WTO expects modest world trade growth ahead
JapanAI will lift capital markets efficiency and volatility
The IMF report on AI use in capital markets shows rapid adoption, but different adoption rates by sectors and regions
InternationalLocal elections offer no respite for Bosnia
Overshadowed by deadly floods, the polls saw scant enthusiasm for change
Bosnia-Hercegovina
