Emerging market emissions rise, offsetting advanced economy improvements
Falling energy prices providing relief from burst of inflation that reached double digits
Strong growth, declining inflation, and easing monetary policy to drive global output
Shorter settlement cycle has succeeded in reducing risk, freeing up capital
Stronger growth in U.S., China and India led the way
Inflation in Europe is now down to 2.2%, close to the bank’s target of 2%
Unemployment has since risen in Canada, but remained at record lows in Europe
European Business in China Position Paper calls on China to open its economy
Fitch boosts U.S., world forecast for 2024, expects slowing in 2025
The question is, how many of its recommendations will the EU act on?