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Weak consumer confidence signposts softer growth ahead
Germany and the United States both reported weaker consumer confidence
InternationalDemographic shifts offer Biden hope in North Carolina
A continuing influx of knowledge workers to North Carolina’s tech hubs should help Biden in a state he sees as winnable
United StatesSenate campaigns could aid Biden re-election effort
Support for Democrats running for the US Senate in several key states is running ahead of that for President Joe Biden
United StatesKenya-led mission will face difficulties in Haiti
Kenya’s president has launched a security support mission to Haiti which he says will “take a stand for humanity”
HaitiCentral bank cooperation will be key to AI readiness
The BIS has released a special annual report chapter on the impact of AI on the economy, finance and central banks
InternationalSolar panel food output to rise alongside solar energy
The use of solar panels on land to produce both solar energy and food has many benefits
InternationalTrump campaign overtakes Biden in cash on hand
Campaign finance figures for May show Donald Trump overtaking Joe Biden in monthly contributions for the first time
United StatesUS presidential debate next week will not be decisive
Joe Biden and Donald Trump are preparing for their televised debate next week, the first of two that have been scheduled
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