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Trade Balances in China and the US Are Largely Driven by Domestic Macro Forces
China’s widening trade surplus and the growingUS trade deficit since the pandemic have renewed concerns about global imbalances and fueled an intense debate on their
ECB Cuts Interest Rates for Second Time in Three Months – WSJ
The European Central Bank lowered interest rates by a quarter point, its second cut in three months, offering a boost to the eurozone’s faltering economy
The Fed’s Rate-Cut Dilemma: Start Big or Small? – WSJ
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell faces a difficult decision as the central bank prepares to cut interest rates next week: Start small or begin big?
OpenAI launches AI models it says are capable of reasoning – The Financial Times
OpenAI will launch an AI product it claims is capable of reasoning, allowing it to solve hard problems in maths, coding and science in a
Mortgage rates fall to lowest level since February 2023 – CNN
Mortgage rates fell this week to the lowest point since February 2023, in a welcome sign for Americans grappling with a tough housing market. The
Oil tumbles out of narrow trading range as recession fears grow – The Financial Times
The price of oil has tumbled out of its year-long trading range as investors grow increasingly nervous about the impact of a slowdown in the
How effective procurement can engage and retain staff
When employees are empowered to excel, they become motivated and committed to the business’s success. Utilising digital procurement processes can help ensure that employees have
Inflation Extends Cooling Streak to Hit 2.5% in August – WSJ
Inflation eased in August to new three-year lows, teeing up the Federal Reserve to begin gradually reducing interest rates at a meeting next week. The
Oil’s Fall Into $60s Widens the Runway for the Global Economy to Make a Soft Landing – Bloomberg
The world’s advanced economies might just have a new reason to hope for a firmer growth footing in the next year, if some of the