North America

  • Aug 16
  • 2 min read

US data signals slow, steady rate cuts starting soon

Retail sales rose strongly in July and unemployment claims edged lower at the start of August but inflation is easing

United States
  • Aug 16
  • 2 min read

Easing US export regulations may help more join AUKUS

The three members of the AUKUS pact are removing many export restrictions on trade in high tech items between themselves

Australia
  • Aug 16
  • 2 min read

California’s AI bill promises more ethical oversight

The Safety Bill which aims to address existential risks of AI is drawing industry criticism despite amendments

United States
  • Aug 15
  • 7 min read

AI investments will take years to pay off

Over USD1tn has been invested in AI with the intention of lifting productivity

International
  • Aug 15
  • 7 min read

Harris will defend Biden's tighter immigration process

Security on the US southern border, including processing of migrants and asylum seekers, will be a major election issue

United States
  • Aug 15
  • 2 min read

Mexico’s beer sector has a bright future

Mexico’s beer sector is booming, with nearly 84% of US beer imports originating south of the border

Mexico
  • Aug 15
  • 2 min read

NASA nears a decision affecting Starliner's future

NASA yesterday postponed a decision on the return of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft from the International Space Station

United States
  • Aug 14
  • 7 min read

Digital services trade growth will widen inequalities

Digital services trade is outgrowing other trade categories but -- raising inequality concerns -- is highly concentrated

International