North America
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 StatesEasing 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
AustraliaCalifornia’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 StatesAI investments will take years to pay off
Over USD1tn has been invested in AI with the intention of lifting productivity
InternationalHarris 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 StatesMexico’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
MexicoNASA 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 StatesDigital services trade growth will widen inequalities
Digital services trade is outgrowing other trade categories but -- raising inequality concerns -- is highly concentrated
International