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The battery energy storage market will grow rapidly
Electricity storage is as important to energy independence efforts as securing supply, and the market is evolving fast
InternationalChinese quantum computing advance will worry West
A group of Chinese scientists have published a paper claiming they have found a way to break a widely used encryption
InternationalUS real interest rates are likely to return to trend
A central question for 2023 is whether interest rates will return to their declining path or remain elevated
InternationalUS-led anti-ransomware group may solidify in 2023
Following the anti-ransomware group's second summit in October-November 2022, its taskforce is set to become operational
InternationalSome emerging-market polls promise surprises
Numerous countries face elections in 2023, which will bring both continuity and uncertainty
InternationalTraditional M&A activity will gradually recover
Global M&A activity slowed by a record amount in the second half of 2022, constrained by higher financing costs
InternationalClash between markets and Fed increases risks in 2023
Divergence between Fed plans and bond investors’ scepticism about the scope for more tightening is fuelling volatility
InternationalEurope will lead developed world elections in 2023
Most elections due in the developed world in 2023 will be in Europe
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