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Chinese controls will raise graphite prices
The weaponisation of graphite threatens the markets for anode materials and technologies
InternationalSynthetic disinformation is a growing risk
AI-generated misinformation, disinformation and influencer content is growing in critical political and economic areas
InternationalChina’s core inflation will remain modest into 2024
China’s imports grew by 3.0% in October, the first increase in eight months but unlikely to mark a trend change
InternationalProspects for the global economy in 2024
The United States and China, the largest global growth engines, will slow notably; downside risks dominate
InternationalInternational climate funding will keep falling short
Some consensus has been reached on a loss and damage fund, but commitments remain vague
InternationalSeabed mining to advance despite climate risks
The green transition and geopolitical risks to mineral supply chains will intensify seabed mining
InternationalUS rates have likely peaked but risks could alter this
The Federal Reserve (Fed) left interest rates on hold yesterday, as widely expected
United StatesLittle scope for much-needed rise in budget spending
High demands on increasingly strained public budgets are fuelling fiscal sustainability fears and bond market sell-offs
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