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  • Nov 18, 2020
  • 7 min read

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 States
  • Nov 13, 2020
  • 7 min read

Hydrogen 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

International
  • Nov 13, 2020
  • 7 min read

Prospects for sustainable development goals in 2021

The pandemic crisis will reverse progress on critical social and economic sustainable development goals

International
  • Nov 12, 2020
  • 7 min read

Prospects for cybersecurity in 2021

As COVID vaccines drive espionage and disinformation, a coalition of democracies is emerging to tackle cybersecurity.

International
  • Nov 11, 2020
  • 6 min read

Vaccines 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

International
  • Nov 10, 2020
  • 8 min read

Production cuts will rebalance the lithium market

Lithium prices remain subdued, but demand is starting to improve while the supply side faces several challenges

International
  • Nov 6, 2020
  • 7 min read

OECD 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'

International
  • Nov 4, 2020
  • 7 min read

COVID-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

International