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Battery production can sustain long-run overcapacity
Despite rapid demand growth, lithium-ion battery production capacity is far in excess of consumption
InternationalFrench political stalemate threatens EU fiscal stress
France faces political and economic stalemate and the possibility of debt turmoil after indecisive snap elections
FranceJapan rate rises will help the yen and domestic demand
The yen has declined steadily in dollar and trade-weighted terms but rate rises ahead raise hopes of a change of trend
JapanUS Cannabis advocates will back Democrats
The US president is not going as far on relaxing cannabis laws as some would like, but he is pursuing change
United StatesCarbon removal technologies face an uncertain future
Interest and investment in carbon removal technology is rising
InternationalSocial media will alter the retail investing landscape
Social-media investors again bought up GameStop shares after Keith Gill -- ‘Roaring Kitty’ -- returned to social media
United StatesSolar panel food output to rise alongside solar energy
The use of solar panels on land to produce both solar energy and food has many benefits
InternationalThe new EU fiscal rules will restrict budget policy
The failure of several members to markedly improve their public finances after COVID-19 has led to tighter fiscal rules
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