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Manchester’s growth has outstripped all its UK peers in recent years. However, weak income growth and high housing costs pose...
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Manchester’s growth has outstripped all its UK peers in recent years. However, weak income growth and high housing costs pose...
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North Africa is becoming key to Europe's energy transition, offering opportunities in renewables and green hydrogen amid the shift from...
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Looking ahead, we are expecting pump demand to expand by 2.6% in 2026 to stand at US$62.5 billion.
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We’ve raised our end-2026 10-year Japanese government bond (JGB) yield forecast to 2.8% from 2.5%. The prospect of higher inflation...
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Despite the continued uncertainty around the Middle East conflict, we now expect the Bank of Japan (BoJ) to raise its...
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The new tariff regime is shaping trade dynamics, with key countries facing varying rates. Investigations into labour practices may lead...
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The Middle East conflict is affecting global energy prices and Asia's industrial production, with challenges for exports and opportunities in...
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The UK's fiscal challenges are deepening, with high debt and political instability threatening economic stability. Explore the full report for...
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Data centres are evolving rapidly, driven by AI demand. Discover the challenges and opportunities shaping this dynamic investment landscape.
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Migration is a core channel through which demographic forces shape an economy’s performance in the long run.
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The global investment growth trend is still weak, with G7 capital spending expected to rise just 2% this year.
It’s not the breadth of AI adoption that matters, but how it’s being used.
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Our proprietary Asia Chip Export Index surged in March, by 80.7% y/y in value and by 28.3% y/y in volume....
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Fertiliser prices are set to rise significantly, impacting farmers globally, especially in developing countries. Discover the full implications for agriculture.
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Supply-chain stress is rising, driven by air freight costs and geopolitical tensions. Explore the implications for prices and inflation in...
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Explore how small firms in Japan impact wage growth and productivity, facing challenges in a changing economic landscape.
Bonds are under pressure from inflation and political instability, while equity markets show modest gains amid rising oil prices and...
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The Federal Reserve is considering a balance sheet reduction, facing challenges that could impact financial stability and funding markets.
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The reform agenda is ambitious, but surging inflation, rising interest rates, and a $28.3bn underlying cash deficit set a challenging...
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The data centre landscape in Europe is evolving, with a shift towards remote locations driven by demand for local facilities...