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Time: 9am to 10am | Location: Bank of England, Threadneedle Street, London, EC2R 8AH and MS teams Minutes Item 1 – Update on Imagery Selection and Aims The Chair opened the meeting, reminding members about the importance of considering the Bank’s obligations under the Public Sector Equality Duty at every stage of decision-making during the…

BNP Paribas strategists see Japan’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth slowing to 0.8% in 2026 from 1.1% in 2025 as higher inflation and energy-related costs weigh on activity, partly offset by fiscal support and AI (Artificial intelligence) investment. The Bank of Japan (BoJ) is expected to keep hiking by 25 bp every four to five…

New York City’s traffic is legendary. In 2024, congestion in the city was the worst in the United States, with delays per driver reaching 102 hours. In the same year, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), the operator of New York’s subways and commuter rail, saw a deficit of $8.3 billion. The combination of the two…

The more we use AI, the more sceptical we are becoming. In 2025, there was excitement about AI, but that is now falling. In 2026, AI is more likely to make us angry and anxious. Yet, whether we like it or not, AI is becoming pervasive. Workers who don’t use AI are more likely to…