North America

  • Jan 29
  • 7 min read

US state-level privacy regimes will expand

States are filling a vacuum created by the US Congress's failure to pass comprehensive federal privacy legislation

United States
  • Jan 29
  • 7 min read

Different demand pictures dominate the outlook for oil

Demand-side uncertainty offsets the risk to oil trade of Middle East instability amid strong non-OPEC oil supply growth

International
  • Jan 29
  • 2 min read

X's Swift case points to rising risks for social media

X is trying to control the fallout of the Taylor Swift case

International
  • Jan 29
  • 2 min read

US deal on border security and Ukraine remains elusive

Despite backing from President Joe Biden, a bipartisan deal linking border security and Ukraine aid remains unlikely

United States
  • Jan 29
  • 2 min read

Venezuela election turmoil may bring back sanctions

The State Department is reconsidering sanctions easing in light of the continuing ban on opposition candidate

Venezuela
  • Jan 26
  • 7 min read

Trump's win tightens his grip on the Republican Party

Donald Trump's victory in New Hampshire effectively makes him the Republican presidential candidate

United States
  • Jan 26
  • 2 min read

Apple's EU shift underlines role legislation can play

Apple has made sweeping changes to its policies to comply with a new EU law

EU
  • Jan 26
  • 2 min read

Outperforming US economy is set for a modest slowdown

GDP grew by more than 3% for a second quarter in the fourth quarter of 2023 and core PCE inflation slowed

United States