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Central bank digital currency launch is getting closer
China is piloting a central bank digital currency, pressuring the Fed to accelerate its work on issuing a digital dollar
InternationalGlobal COVID vaccine roll-out will face many hurdles
With results due to be released by the end of the year, a vaccine is likely to be ready for distribution by early 2021
InternationalPoor diesel car demand will plague platinum prices
The platinum price is nearly 60% lower than in 2008, supply shortages have boosted it in 2020, but the outlook is poor
InternationalNorth Korea cybercrime capabilities are evolving
North Korean hackers are carrying out increasingly sophisticated attacks for financial gain
North Korea‘Right to repair’ schemes will boost sustainability
‘Right to repair’ laws are gaining prominence as awareness is growing of the importance of sustainable growth
InternationalEmissions calendar changes weaken the palladium market
Palladium prices were soaring before COVID-19 and after dipping briefly in March to a six-month low, have recovered well
InternationalCOVID-19 deepens risks of corruption in healthcare
Mismanagement and diversion of resources is undermining efforts to strengthen healthcare systems and combat COVID-19
InternationalChina and Russia tactics will undercut their vaccines
China and Russia are prioritising geopolitics over science and medical ethics
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