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Tech innovation waves raise chances and challenges
Considering the tech innovation waves that have occurred over centuries can aid preparations for the AI wave underway
InternationalClimate finance is key to developing states’ prospects
The OECD and UNCTAD have released substantial climate finance reviews ahead of the COP29 summit
InternationalOPEC+ faces a tricky task managing its oil market role
OPEC+ has announced that it will further delay oil output increases for at least another month
InternationalProspects for the global economy in 2025
Soft but solid trade, cautious monetary easing, gradually slowing services and fading fiscal power underpin the outlook
InternationalUnited States will keep leading the data centre market
Advanced economies dominate the global data centre industry but face increasing competition from emerging markets
InternationalTensions between Google and Microsoft will rise
Microsoft has accused Google of campaigns aimed at discrediting the company’s reputation in Europe
InternationalCOP16 will bring hope and frustration on global goals
Emphasis on the importance of nature to humanity will grow, but protection efforts will continue to fall short of needs
InternationalGeoeconomic fragmentation gathers pace in banking
The BIS could stop hosting the cross-border payments project that many central banks are collaborating on
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