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US GDP is set for a rapid consumption-led rebound
The economy is likely to grow modestly in the first quarter before the recovery builds momentum from mid-year
United StatesInternational cannabis market growth to drive reform
Governments around the world are increasingly recognising the medicinal potential of cannabis
InternationalNew EU, Chinese rules to restructure digital economy
A radical restructuring of the digital economy is now underway in the EU and China
EUVariants may delay, not derail COVID-19 control
The emergence of COVID-19 variants has produced a bewildering amount of reporting and policy responses
InternationalRecent price squeeze masks silver's firm fundamentals
Beyond silver's moment of volatility, its price rise over the last year is well supported by market fundamentals
InternationalOil demand lifts prices, but further upside is limited
Brent futures near USD60 per barrel will bolster non-OPEC output and relieve oil firms and oil-producing states alike
InternationalTighter targeting will make ransomware more risky
Both the frequency of ransomware attacks and the size of the ransom payout have increased since the pandemic began
InternationalUS-China phase-two trade deals will be issue specific
The near one-year old US-China phase-one targets continue in 2021 but tackling phase-two issues will take precedence
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