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Central bank policies diverge amid political strains
The US Federal Reserve is notably further ahead than the ECB or Bank of England in considering rate cuts next year
InternationalCleaner GDP as nations grow helps to cut CO2 emissions
GDP growth is correlated with falling emissions once states reach upper middle income, contributing to climate targets
InternationalCOP28 actions will fall short of Paris goals
COP28 had mixed results, paving the way for more ambitious climate action, but also leaving substantial room for failure
InternationalGenAI will test major 2024 national elections
Several major countries will hold national polls next year amid rising risk from artificially generated disinformation
InternationalBond and stock trends diverge on 2024 outlook
Contradictory signals from bonds and stocks over the economic outlook set financial markets up for a volatile 2024
InternationalRules for cloud cybersecurity will tighten
Regulators are increasingly concerned about the misuse and hacking of cloud infrastructure
InternationalEnergy transition will propel the 'niche' boron market
Demand from energy transition technologies for the critical mineral boron will multiply, sparking more exploration
InternationalGlobal internet governance faces strain not severance
Internet governance has become a major theatre of geopolitical contestation
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