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Workforce underuse fuels political instability
The International Labour Organization has reduced its forecast for global unemployment but highlights workforce underuse
InternationalPolicy can deal with climate and development together
The poorest nations are, by and large, the most vulnerable to climate change impacts but have the least capacity to cope
InternationalHousing is key to US economic performance and policy
US consumer confidence edged up in May but so did recession expectations; house prices remain historically high
United StatesCommodities M&A will rise, led by the United States
US oil and gas M&A rose to the most since 2012 by value last year and deals by Chevron and Conoco Phillips continue this
InternationalGerman recovery will be weak and ECB rate cuts gradual
Germany’s IFO business climate index stuttered in May and the ECB confirmed that it is planning to cut rates on June 6
InternationalHigher profits for China's corporates cut debt risks
China’s industrial profits rebounded in April and are up 4.3% in the year to date, led by high-tech firms
ChinaGold rally has momentum but miners will miss out
Gold miners are failing to benefit from the strong rally in the price of gold this year
InternationalCarbon pricing will rise sluggishly amid challenges
Carbon pricing schemes cover 24% of global emissions but less than 1% are priced consistent with climate targets
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