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Positive euro-area rates will have multiple impacts
The ECB’s main policy interest rates will be back in positive territory next month after eight years below zero
EUThe balance of power will favour US workers into 2023
Hybrid working, with staff in the office part of the week, is becoming the norm for many firms; some remain fully remote
United StatesChina’s dual circulation goals alter commodity markets
China is seeking to reduce its vulnerability to global commodity markets as part of its 'Dual Circulation' strategy
InternationalCosts rise as urban climate harm outpaces policymaking
Urban areas account for about 70% of carbon emissions and in parallel suffer increasingly frequent climate disruption
InternationalResurgence in ransomware threat is likely
Although comprehensive data do not exist, several reports suggest ransomware attacks have declined this year
InternationalHydrogen’s climate impact will favour local use
Better understanding of hydrogen’s impact on climate may discourage dispersed projects where leakage is hard to contain
InternationalCommercial aerospace faces mounting uncertainties
As well as the inevitable post-pandemic turbulence, other internal and external challenges are also testing aerospace
InternationalEuropean oil majors will spend more on hydrogen
The European oil majors are looking to lead on hydrogen output and distribution and build clean power generation
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