North America

  • Jan 17
  • 7 min read

Trump's Iowa victory sets up a quick nomination win

Donald Trump's victory in the Iowa caucus on January 15 showed the extent of his support among white evangelicals

United States
  • Jan 17
  • 2 min read

Venezuela's CITGO sale delay may prove to be temporary

The US Treasury has extended protections for the US subsidiary of Venezuela's national oil company until April

Venezuela
  • Jan 17
  • 2 min read

New Canada inflation data suggest a bumpy path ahead

December's rise in inflation to 3.4% shows that bringing it down to the central bank's 2% target will not be smooth

Canada
  • Jan 16
  • 2 min read

Trump's Iowa victory puts more pressure on his rivals

Donald Trump won last night's Iowa caucus by a record margin, further damaging the hopes of his two remaining rivals

United States
  • Jan 16
  • 2 min read

2024 polls will reveal disinformation risks of GenAI

Many countries are heading for elections this year; both benign and malicious users will use generative AI tools

International
  • Jan 15
  • 2 min read

Impact of AI on labour to test policymakers thoroughly

The IMF has published a paper on impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on labour markets and inequality

International
  • Jan 15
  • 2 min read

Taiwan’s politics will become more fractious

The ruling Democratic Progressive Party has won the presidential race but faces a divided parliament

Taiwan
  • Jan 12
  • 2 min read

US services and shelter CPI are not falling fast yet

Headline inflation edged up and core inflation was little changed in December

United States