Month: August 2025

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Integration and strengthening of the European financial market

Markets, World Economy / By

The integration and strengthening of the European financial market remain critical priorities as the European Union aims to build a more unified, efficient, and competitive capital market. Despite decades of progress since the Treaty of Rome and the Financial Services Action Plan of 1999, significant fragmentation persists in Europe’s capital markets. This fragmentation limits cross-border …

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The rising climate cost of AI: a wake-up call for the financial sector

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The climate cost of artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming an increasingly central theme in today’s global financial and sustainability conversations. It is evident from recent analyses by industry observers that while AI holds extraordinary promise for innovation and economic development, its environmental impact—particularly the carbon footprint and energy consumption associated with data centers—is a concern …

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Global Trade: H1 2025 resilience amid policy & geopolitical challenges, UNCTAD Reports

World Economy / By

In its July 2025 Global Trade Update, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) reported that global trade showed unexpected resilience in the first half of the year. This occurred despite significant headwinds stemming from policy uncertainty and geopolitical tensions. According to the report, trade expanded by approximately $300 billion during this period. …

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