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China and world trade are key to 2023 global growth
The IMF raised its 2023 global growth forecast, but inflation is also upgraded slightly, and trade is downgraded
InternationalGeoeconomic fragmentation will reduce long-term growth
Several studies estimate the global cost of geoeconomic confrontation, which is newly in the top three WEF global risks
InternationalFed's 2022 rate rises to bite fully this year
Monetary policy works through several channels and has been key to official authorities influencing activity recently
InternationalClimate litigation is set to grow globally
Danone is one of numerous high-profile firms facing legal action over climate-related complaints
InternationalWestern crackdown on ransomware will intensify
US agencies have taken down a major ransomware gang, with support from many European allies
InternationalFive Eyes cyber plans will focus on Russia and China
The 'Five Eyes' intelligence-sharing alliance is rethinking its priorities
InternationalSupply problems are multiplying in the copper market
Demand for copper from the decarbonisation sector will rise markedly this decade but supply will not keep pace
InternationalEuropean activity is stabilising not sharply rising
UK producer price inflation slowed to 16.5% in December and the German IFO business climate index picked up in January
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