North America
World trade growth will recover modestly, led by Asia
The WTO annual report remains optimistic that world trade will grow solidly and can drive job creation and food security
InternationalRussia faces mounting challenges in the Arctic
Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has disrupted its plans to develop the Arctic
RussiaUS funds for Philippines send clear signal to China
Washington has committed to sizeable financing to bolster Manila’s military capabilities
PhilippinesArizona is becoming electorally significant again
Yesterday's primaries in Arizona have produced a Senate race between a strong Trump loyalist and a now-moderate Democrat
United StatesUS economic data and how voters feel is diverging
US job vacancies fell slightly and hiring fell to the lowest since early 2020 but consumer confidence remains reasonable
United StatesAI raises the stakes in wars globally
Leading powers are increasingly focusing resources on leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) for military purposes
InternationalBiden's anger at Supreme Court will not bring change
President Joe Biden yesterday proposed term limits for members of the US Supreme Court
United StatesRecent services volatility reflects structural changes
Still-high services prices continue to constrain monetary policy easing amid post-pandemic shifts in spending patterns
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