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Weak rare earth prices at odds with market prospects
Neodymium and praseodymium prices around 50% year-on-year lower fail to reflect the bright prospects for rare earths
InternationalEmerging solutions may decarbonise long-haul transport
Long-range transport is a difficult sector to decarbonise, but more ways are emerging to cut or eliminate its emissions
InternationalFiscal and monetary coordination key amid high risks
The BIS annual report sees high risks to the global financial system and stresses the importance of fiscal consolidation
InternationalAid for Ukraine rises with international confidence
The relative success of this year’s Ukraine Recovery Conference owes much to progress made by Kyiv to foster confidence
UkraineClimate policies to alter global business environment
Climate change poses dilemmas for businesses and a need to weigh up short- and long-term considerations
InternationalServices activity to slow more gradually than industry
The flash PMIs for Europe and parts of Asia Pacific showed manufacturing in recession and services activity slowing
InternationalSub-optimal 2020s climate financing raises 2030s risks
The IEA and IFC have produced a joint report on clean energy spending needs in emerging markets and developing economies
InternationalGenAI will transform workplace tasks across industries
Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools can mimic or outperform humans in a wider range of workplace tasks
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