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Russia's diplomats belie appearances
Foreign service looks strong but lacks policy traction in Moscow
RussiaMultilateral regulation of crypto assets will rise
Coordinated policies, spurred by an upcoming G20 finance ministers' meeting, will help institutionalise crypto assets
InternationalRise in volatility-linked trading raises market risks
Volatility trading is now a source of turbulence as well as a gauge of it
InternationalPower patterns, not gender, propagate corruption
Studies suggest that women are less corrupt than men, but this may be because they have limited access to power
InternationalSpaceX will greatly expand access to space
US rocket manufacturer SpaceX has successfully launched the world's most powerful rocket
InternationalGreater financial awareness aids post-crisis economics
Ten years after the global financial crisis, economic forecasting and analysis has learned lessons
InternationalDollar-dependent gold investment far exceeds bitcoin
The gold price is rising after a double-digit 2017 gain, buoyed by the weak dollar and surprisingly by higher US rates
InternationalThis year is crucial for the 'productivity puzzle'
The global economy is set for higher productivity growth but stagflation looms as a less favourable scenario
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