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Labour shortages in China.
Three out of five Ex-Im Bank board seats are vacant, denying the federal corporation the quorum needed to approve export credit guarantees for deals valued over 10 million dollars…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB210539
ISSN: 2633-304X
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After a temporary surge in demand for food in March, monthly retail turnover fell sharply, driven primarily by low sales of durable goods in April-May. Smaller retailers were hit…
Lower demand for office space, the unprecedentedly sharp increase in rates, and pressure for buildings to upgrade to meet environmental regulations and compete with home working…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB280963
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Ports are key links in US supply chains and, as part of the broader logistics sector, have a significant role in job creation and fostering regional economic development. However…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB281668
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The IMF forecast assumes UK interest rates peak at 6.0% (from 5.25% currently), and linger at 4.0-4.25% through to 2028. The IMF’s forecasts are similar to those of the Bank of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB282782
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Looming demographic decline in Central-Eastern Europe.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB238341
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No joint statement was issued by the two leaders, although the US Secretaries of State, Commerce and Treasury provided commentary on the talks. Both US and Chinese expectations…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB220166
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However, interest-rate-sensitive sectors such as home improvement are suffering the largest sales declines, according to weekly credit-card spending data. Housing prices also are…
Services and investment should recover this year but all regions are vulnerable to disruptions. Many supply-side strains will persist, as will the energy, transport and labour…