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Revenue Needs and Investment Fuel Iraq’s OPEC Campaign
Iraq is intensifying its campaign for a larger oil production quota within the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), as mounting fiscal pressures and a wave of fresh investment in its energy sector reshape the country’s production ambitions. Officials… Read More ›
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Economic Resilience Expands ECB’s Policy Flexibility
The European Central Bank (ECB) believes the euro area’s stronger economic foundations are giving policymakers greater flexibility to respond to inflation shocks without immediately triggering financial instability. The assessment reflects a significant shift in the region’s monetary policy environment, where… Read More ›
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Energy Costs Reverse US Emissions Progress
A rise in energy-related carbon dioxide emissions in the United States has emerged as one of the most significant developments in the global energy transition, underscoring how fuel prices, electricity demand and energy security concerns can temporarily outweigh long-term decarbonisation… Read More ›
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Development Priorities Reshape World Bank Climate Strategy
The World Bank is shifting its approach to climate finance by replacing a long-standing lending target with a broader focus on development outcomes, signalling a change in how the institution intends to integrate climate action into its global development agenda…. Read More ›
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Shipping Security Drives Fresh U.S. – Iran Diplomatic Push
The latest pause in hostilities between the United States and Iran reflects a growing recognition that protecting commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has become central to preventing a wider regional conflict and safeguarding global energy markets. After a… Read More ›
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Export Recovery Drives China’s Economic Rebound
China’s economy is showing renewed signs of stabilisation after losing momentum earlier in the second quarter, with stronger export activity emerging as the principal force supporting improvements in manufacturing and broader business activity. Recent surveys, trade data and economists’ assessments… Read More ›
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South Korea’s AI Leadership Strategy Hinges on Expanding Semiconductor Capacity Beyond Seoul
South Korea has unveiled one of its most ambitious industrial strategies in decades, placing semiconductor manufacturing and artificial intelligence at the centre of its long-term economic agenda as the government seeks to strengthen the country’s position in the rapidly evolving… Read More ›
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Rising AI Costs Are Driving Businesses Toward Cheaper Models and Multi-Model Strategies
The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence across industries is prompting companies to rethink how they deploy the technology, as rising operating costs increasingly outweigh the benefits of relying exclusively on the most advanced AI models. Businesses that initially embraced premium… Read More ›
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AI Investment Boom Creates New Divide Between Economy and Markets
The United States economy continues to display surprising resilience, supported by steady employment, healthy consumer spending and sustained corporate investment. Yet financial markets are sending a markedly different message, with investors becoming increasingly cautious about richly valued technology companies and… Read More ›
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Court Decision and Global Debut Shape Warsh’s US Fed Leadership
Kevin Warsh’s first weeks as chair of the U.S. Federal Reserve are unfolding against two developments that could significantly influence both the institution’s independence and the direction of U.S. monetary policy. One is the anticipated U.S. Supreme Court ruling on… Read More ›
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Chinese Automakers Shift Competition in Europe’s Luxury Market
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Inflation Revives Expectations of a US Federal Reserve Rate Increase
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AI Credit Risks Rise as Investors Question Infrastructure Returns
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Russia’s Diesel Supply Offer Tests America’s Energy Policy
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