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Dramatic rise in yields raises appeal of global bonds
Bonds are back, attracting increasing investor attention in contrast to more volatile equities
United StatesTight US job market will only suffer a mild downturn
US unemployment is historically low and both employers and employees see the job market holding up well this year
United StatesCyber risks boost appeal of zero trust approach
The rise in cybersecurity has raised the popularity of zero trust network architecture (ZTNA)
InternationalGlobal minimum tax on corporate profits is going ahead
A global minimum tax on corporate profits is being implemented but market country taxation is on hold
InternationalContainer shipping faces a normal down-cycle this year
Supply disruptions are easing in the container shipping market, demand has dropped sharply and freight rates will fall
InternationalUS-led group to boost coordination on ransomware
The US-led Counter Ransomware Initiative is beginning to make progress on its core agenda
InternationalUK employment and nominal wage growth will weaken
The labour market remains tight but will gradually weaken while reduced wage demands will ease wage-price spiral fears
United KingdomChip tensions to fuel high-purity quartz market growth
Quartz, a key component of the semiconductor value chain, is escaping the constraints of US-China sanctions
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