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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
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 corporate gender diversity is improving very slowly
Despite social and stakeholder pressure to improve diversity, companies are failing to remove cultural barriers
United StatesClash 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
InternationalThe G20 will struggle to advance its policy agenda
Development issues took priority at last month's G20 summit and the bloc will be under Global South leadership to 2025
InternationalThe role of gas in the energy transition will change
Gas will play a transitional role in reducing carbon emissions only until coal use is eradicated
InternationalUK gilt crisis flags liquidity-driven investment risks
The spike in UK gilts exposed the risks of liquidity-driven investment (LDI) by pension funds
United KingdomPolitics of young citizens is selectively progressive
Survey data show that citizens aged 18-29 years are more progressive, but not always more tolerant and democratic
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