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The world economic downturn will be mild but prolonged
Core CPI is easing towards 2% official targets in major nations, but not fast enough for rate cuts to boost 2024 growth
InternationalChina’s 5nm chip capability deepens Western concern
China may soon be able to manufacture a 5-nanometre semiconductor
ChinaHopes for a USD95bn US foreign aid bill are rising
The Senate will continue work today on a USD95bn bill providing assistance to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
United StatesSpecial House race is suburban test of Biden's support
Tomorrow's special House election in New York has become an important test of Biden's policies in suburban district
United StatesAI tests existing regulations in major election year
Some 76 countries are holding elections this year and many are at risk of AI misuse
InternationalSupreme Court likely to reinstate Trump in Colorado
The Supreme Court yesterday heard arguments in Donald Trump's appeal against a ban on his candidacy in Colorado
United StatesHopes continue for a US Senate foreign assistance bill
The Senate is making slow and uncertain progress towards crafting a bill to send foreign aid to Ukraine and Israel
United StatesCocoa prices will grow fast through 2024 and 2025
The price of cocoa is at a record high due to weather disruption
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