INT
Electric transport will transform the lithium sector
Lithium prices surged in 2021 as demand far outgrew supply
InternationalDemocratic backsliding creates new risks
In recent years authoritarianism has risen in many countries, while major democracies have suffered backsliding
InternationalHigh gas prices should moderate in coming months
Despite uncertainty around Russian supply, gas prices in Europe and Asia have fallen from the record levels of late 2021
InternationalChina holds the advantages in EV battery manufacturing
The expansion of battery and electric vehicle manufacturing is increasing competition for key raw and refined materials
InternationalTop digital development models show major divergence
Development models for the digital economy are diverging across China, the United States and the EU
InternationalTourism-reliant economies’ business models will evolve
COVID-19 affected tourism-reliant small nations regardless of prosperity and the ability to vaccinate the population
InternationalPersistent inflation will create a dilemma for the ECB
Euro-area inflation far above target will pressure the ECB but core inflation is lower and the bank will be cautious
EUMetaverse holds unknowable societal risks
Corporates are investing billions of dollars in developing technology, products and services for the metaverse
International
