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Commercial metaverse to expand fast but unevenly
The commercial metaverse is already larger than many imagine but vastly smaller than it could be
InternationalGold market prices and profitability will suffer
Worsening market sentiment and cost pressures will reduce profitability in the gold market
InternationalUS consumer spending will soften well into 2023
Consumption, a key engine of US growth, will weaken as higher inflation and rates weigh on disposable incomes and demand
InternationalAI 'companions' will become common
Conversational artificial intelligence (AI) systems are becoming easily accessible to ordinary users
InternationalNATO Strategic Concept underlines China concerns
NATO's recently adopted Strategic Concept underlines that it sees the Indo-China region as strategically significant
ChinaRecession talk will fuel US economic risks
US GDP contracted for a second straight quarter in April-June, fuelling debate over whether the economy is in recession
United StatesNATO will consolidate collective cyber defence
NATO allies are united on the need to boost cybersecurity, especially for critical infrastructure
NATOFirms advancing rare earth plans will entice investors
After a price hike for rare-earth elements, there are investment opportunities for new projects
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