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Prospects for the global economy to end-2021
Resurgent spending and loose policies are fuelling demand, but supply strains pose risks and many EMDCs are lagging
InternationalThe cyber insurance market will grow rapidly
Many firms of all sizes are buying cyber insurance and the market will multiply but the sector faces many challenges
InternationalThe banking sector will undergo considerable change
Banks were already facing sizeable structural challenges, and the pandemic has accelerated several trends
InternationalUS-China tensions loom over undersea internet cables
Undersea internet cables are critical infrastructure acquiring ever-greater importance
InternationalOrganised crime poses evolving threats in Europe
Transnational law-enforcement cooperation has brought notable ‘takedown’ successes, but threats are evolving
InternationalMining sector methods will evolve to meet climate aims
Mining firms are increasingly committing to emission reduction targets, and this will change the way the sector operates
InternationalOrganised crime will gain from world vaccine shortages
Vaccine shortages create an unparalleled opportunity for organised crime
InternationalThe path of US inequality rests on political progress
US inequality is historically high compared to other advanced countries and has been rising
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