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The US-China deal leaves much contention for phase two
The deal should revive bilateral goods and services trade, but the risk of tariff snapback is high
InternationalMarkets will adjust to new sulphur caps on ships' fuel
Tougher restrictions on sulphur in fuel may double costs for some ships and step up scrapping of older vessels
InternationalECB monetary review could boost policy flexibility
ECB President Christine Lagarde is implementing her predecessor’s policies while also initiating a strategy review
EURising geopolitical concerns will help gold gain more
The gold price has surged over the last twelve months and the market is likely to hold onto its gains
InternationalDebts may roil some consumers but not the US economy
Household debt is rising, but risks are largely concentrated in certain sectors and groups of society
United StatesMarket fears over limited fiscal scope will rise
There is little sign of the major economies pivoting from monetary policy and coordinating large fiscal packages
InternationalInternational climate summit ends in holding pattern
The COP25 summit overran by two days, but still ended in disappointment
InternationalFast media cycle will hinder prudent policymaking
In the age of Twitter and 24-hour news, politics has become high-speed, but the cognitive burden is the same
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