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Rising state budget gaps could rein in the US rebound
The COVID-19 crisis is exacerbating the fiscal fragility of US states and cities and could disrupt the recovery of GDP
United StatesHydrogen is key to lower-carbon long-range transport
Hydrogen is emerging as the long-term frontrunner to cut emissions from long-distance transport and meet climate goals
InternationalProspects for sustainable development goals in 2021
The pandemic crisis will reverse progress on critical social and economic sustainable development goals
InternationalProspects for cybersecurity in 2021
As COVID vaccines drive espionage and disinformation, a coalition of democracies is emerging to tackle cybersecurity.
InternationalVaccines will drive financial markets over US politics
Frothy financial markets raise the stakes for vaccine development and Biden’s presidency; the risk of volatility is high
InternationalProduction cuts will rebalance the lithium market
Lithium prices remain subdued, but demand is starting to improve while the supply side faces several challenges
InternationalOECD and EU cannot count on Biden backing digital tax
The EU favours a global agreement, but has warned that it is prepared to go it alone on digital taxes for 'big tech'
InternationalCOVID-induced drivers of trade outpacing GDP may stick
World trade is reviving ahead of GDP as the economic recovery has been uneven, and limited in many non-traded services
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