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Otaviano Canuto: The US Economic ‘K’

Global GDP growth has proven resilient in 2025, despite the shocks caused by the trade policies implemented by United States President…

3 weeks ago

Moody’s Ratings’ 2025 Forecast for Latin America: Stable Outlooks, Sustainable Finance Trends & Impact of US Policy Measures

By Moody’s Ratings With nearly 30 years of experience in Latin America, Moody’s Ratings continues to evolve, reflecting a constant…

7 months ago

Otaviano Canuto on Aging and the Immigration Conundrum: A Demographic Dilemma

Across the globe, populations are aging as declining fertility rates and increased longevity reshape demographic landscapes. While longer life expectancy…

12 months ago

Otaviano Canuto: The Global War of Subsidies

US bids to limit tech imports and exports send a message of frustration and fear. Prior to her visit to…

2 years ago

Paolo Sironi, IBM: Regenerating Banking via Bots — AI Has Our Full Attention

Financial services specialists — like professionals in so many sectors — are embracing the radical technology, to great effect... Generative…

2 years ago

How Will Artificial Intelligence Affect the Economy?

Artificial intelligence (AI) is the name given to the broad spectrum of technologies by which machines can perceive, interpret, learn,…

2 years ago

Whither China’s Belt and Road Initiative?

The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), launched by Xi Jinping, passed its tenth anniversary in 2023. It has entered a…

2 years ago

Otaviano Canuto: Growth Implications from a Fractured Trading System

To understand the implications of a fractured trading system, let’s use the period known as hyper-globalisation, or globalisation 2.0, as…

2 years ago

Otaviano Canuto: Rising Use of Local Currencies for Cross-Border Payments

At the recent BRICS summit in Johannesburg, the leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa said they wanted…

2 years ago

Trade: Engine Room of the United Kingdom

‘While economic issues might not be centre stage by many, there is a real need for there to be a…

2 years ago