North America

  • Oct 3
  • 2 min read

Medium-run views do not see ultra-low rates returning

The BIS has highlighted a number of factors that will pressure inflation upwards over the medium term

International
  • Oct 3
  • 2 min read

US free speech absolutists will limit content policies

Two weeks after being signed into law, California’s election deepfake law is blocked over First Amendment concerns

United States
  • Oct 3
  • 2 min read

China-Russia cooperation will extend into the Arctic

China’s Coast Guard said it has for the first time entered the Arctic Ocean

China
  • Oct 2
  • 2 min read

Guatemala raids will boost Arevalo’s reputation

Guatemala is a major through-route for undocumented migrants seeking the ‘American Dream’

Guatemala
  • Oct 2
  • 2 min read

Latest US debate offers contrast to recent examples

Last night's vice-presidential debate will change few votes but offered viewers civility and exchanges on policy

United States
  • Oct 1
  • 7 min read

Immigration will be central to Canada's next election

Ottawa has begun to limit the temporary foreign worker programme in response to concerns that it depresses wages

Canada
  • Oct 1
  • 7 min read

US initiative targets environmental crimes in Amazonia

On a visit to Brazil US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen announced the Amazon Region Initiative Against Illicit Finance

Brazil
  • Oct 1
  • 2 min read

US port strike has political and economic implications

A strike by dock workers affecting ports from Maine to Texas began last night, although there is some hope of progress

United States