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Big win for Labour and deal on Europe could produce UK rebound |
By Meghnad Desai and David Marsh |
Britain is only months from a general election. A victory for the Labour party, after 14 years in opposition, looks near-certain, but several developments could upset that outcome. A Labour win, a steady course for economic policy and a fillip to growth and investment through effective rapprochement with the European Union could produce a rebound for UK financial markets and sterling. Read the full commentary → |
Is offline functionality worth the effort? |
By Katerina Liu |
As many central banks undertake initiatives to implement digital currencies and new payments systems, many are looking to include offline functionality as a key feature. ​​​​​​ Read the full commentary → |
MEETINGS
In focus: Asean and global supply chain diversification |
Monday 20 May, Roundtable |
This roundtable will explore the impact on economic growth in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations markets, key sectors for foreign investment and implications for global trade. Register → |
ON DEMAND
Financial stability outlook: risks and resilience |
Pedro Duerte Neves, adviser for the board of directors and former vice governor of Banco de Portugal, joins Taylor Pearce, senior economist, Economic and Monetary Policy Institute, OMFIF, to discuss the global financial stability outlook. Listen → |
The Bulletin: Q2 2024 |
This edition of the Bulletin examines the macroeconomic implications of climate change for policy-makers, central banks and investors. It looks at the impact of greenflation on growth, productivity and labour markets. Download → |