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Additional US tariffs have led us to downgrade our short-term outlook for the German economy, with this impact mostly concentrated...
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Additional US tariffs have led us to downgrade our short-term outlook for the German economy, with this impact mostly concentrated...
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Our Global Economic Model simulations suggest that a permanent 40ppt tariff hike on US imports from Brazil would have limited...
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A tiered-tariff system effectively blurs the distinctions between goods made in China and those rerouted via regional supply chains, weakening...
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South Africa's Government of National Unity (GNU) has struggled over the one year of its existence, largely because of the...
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The July baseline forecast will fully adopt the Republican tax-and-spending bill, which is poised to become law by the July...
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We have cut our long-term trade forecasts for the EU considerably due to escalating global trade tensions.
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NATO's commitment to spend 5% of GDP annually on defence by 2035 is broadly in line with the change to...
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We expect UK employment will dip slightly in the second half of this year, as job cuts in lowerpaid parts...
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The German finance ministry's draft budget for 2025 and updated medium-term fiscal plan show the government is embarking on a...
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Our scenario analysis reveals a partial shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran would push the Japanese economy into...
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The net immigration into the US has slowed more abruptly than anticipated in the early days of Trump's second presidency....
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Cotton prices are forecast to remain weak in 2024 due to strong global supply and sluggish demand, weighed down by...
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If the ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Iran break down, how likely is it that Iran will stop shipping through...
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Explore the 2025/26 Queensland Budget, focusing on public infrastructure, housing support for first home buyers, and key projects for the...
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Explore the new Monthly Household Spending Indicator (MHSI) in Australia, providing a comprehensive view of household spending patterns beyond traditional...
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For some governments, pressure from markets to set out clearer or more ambitious fiscal plans may build, posing a downside...
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Discover the key highlights of the 2025/26 NSW Budget, including extended land tax concessions for build-to-rent and funding for major...
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The EU plans a narrower, targeted response to US tariffs on goods, but stronger measures may follow amid rising trade...
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Discover how US-China trade tariffs are reshaping the construction industry. With rates soaring, find out how it affects costs for...
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We think the damage from US tariffs on Eurozone consumer spending will be relatively mild. This is crucial for the...