North America

  • Aug 1
  • 7 min read

US Supreme Court decisions curb agency discretion

Several recent decisions by the Supreme Court directly affect key principles of administrative law

United States
  • Aug 1
  • 2 min read

US economic indicators are pointing towards a rate cut

Growth in labour costs slowed steadily in April-June and the Fed remain hopeful of cutting interest rates soon

United States
  • Aug 1
  • 2 min read

Harris gains important auto workers union endorsement

The United Auto Workers (UAW) union yesterday endorsed Kamala Harris in an important development for her campaign

United States
  • Aug 1
  • 2 min read

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

International
  • Jul 31
  • 7 min read

Russia faces mounting challenges in the Arctic

Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has disrupted its plans to develop the Arctic

Russia
  • Jul 31
  • 2 min read

US funds for Philippines send clear signal to China

Washington has committed to sizeable financing to bolster Manila’s military capabilities

Philippines
  • Jul 31
  • 2 min read

Arizona 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 States
  • Jul 31
  • 2 min read

US 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 States