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The ECB will shift towards very cautious tightening
Otmar Issing, former ECB chief economist, was today critical of the ECB ahead of its key meeting on April 14
EUHigh food prices will impede economic development
Food prices rose by a record 12.6% month-on-month in March, led by surging prices for oils and cereals
InternationalDollar strength raises emerging market asset risks
Trends including US tightening and the Ukraine invasion fallout are strengthening the dollar and pressuring EM assets
InternationalFertiliser and food prices could be high for years
High demand and many supply interruptions have pushed fertiliser prices to record levels and the disruption will persist
InternationalBezos firms could vie for lead in space industry
The US technology conglomerate Amazon has awarded the largest package of commercial space launch contracts in history
InternationalSanctions may sacrifice West's international leverage
Sanctions on Russia have garnered little support among developing countries
InternationalInflation will moderate the services recovery in 2022
The services PMIs show that prices continue to rise but that services are proving resilient to Ukraine invasion impacts
InternationalWar threatens narrow window for global climate action
The IPCC’s latest report has been presented as a final warning on climate change
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