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Regional super power grids face political obstacles
Rising energy demand and the need to phase out fossil fuels are enhancing the appeal of long-distance power lines
InternationalDemand for plastics will grow strongly
Plastics demand is expected to sustain growth in the petrochemical sector, in all energy transition scenarios
InternationalGlobal cost pressures may be settling, if not falling
The latest services PMI surveys show wide divergence, from Australia’s sharp downturn to euro-area record highs
InternationalRules lag amid rising reports of social media misuse
Two new reports have added to the growing body of evidence on harmful and hate speech circulating on social media
InternationalCrypto asset rules will increasingly diverge by region
The US SEC chair has called for more regulation of crypto assets
InternationalSupply strains to challenge the manufacturing rebound
Stretched supply chains and rising costs are hitting the otherwise strong manufacturing rebound, especially in Asia
InternationalBIS stresses need to overhaul fintech regulation
A Bank of International Settlements paper has called on central banks to make financial regulations digitally fit
InternationalSupply disruption will test Western nations’ rebounds
US GDP grew by 1-2% quarter-on-quarter for a third quarter in April-June while the euro-area rose solidly from recession
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