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US real interest rates are likely to return to trend
A central question for 2023 is whether interest rates will return to their declining path or remain elevated
InternationalClash between markets and Fed increases risks in 2023
Divergence between Fed plans and bond investors’ scepticism about the scope for more tightening is fuelling volatility
InternationalThe G20 will struggle to advance its policy agenda
Development issues took priority at last month's G20 summit and the bloc will be under Global South leadership to 2025
InternationalBiden's move on data flow promises temporary relief
Biden's administration wants to develop frameworks for cross-border data flows but is hamstrung by congressional rifts
InternationalThe role of gas in the energy transition will change
Gas will play a transitional role in reducing carbon emissions only until coal use is eradicated
InternationalPolitics of young citizens is selectively progressive
Survey data show that citizens aged 18-29 years are more progressive, but not always more tolerant and democratic
InternationalCashless payments will outgrow but not end cash use
The pandemic has accelerated the transition to greater use of non-cash payment methods
InternationalCrypto making limited inroads into mainstream finance
The collapse of crypto group FTX last month could pose a threat to many cryptocurrency assets
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