Fresh US-UAE sanctions will hit Iran’s weakening rial

Days after Washington’s withdrawal from the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement, it imposes new measures against Tehran

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China's economy may slow again later this year

Quarterly GDP growth is holding up, but there are signs of a slowdown, for both intended and unintended reasons

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Varying policies on the regulatory status of crypto assets will shape their institutional adoption

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In late 2017 the market capitalisation of the three leading cryptocurrencies surged

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Broad-based changes in investment behaviour will affect the long-term supply prospects of the metal sector

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Metals and mining ETFs have rebounded across the world since 2016

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The choice of a successor to Serbia’s highly successful finance minister will need some care

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‘Cashless’ payments are growing fast, but policy will be key to ensure inclusion, security, privacy and competition

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Mobile payments are surging in China, 2012-2016 (number of users and share of population)

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Cash in circulation and card payments, 2012-16 (as a % of GDP)

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