International
Growing gender parity will aid global growth prospects
Efforts are underway in the West to close the gender pay gap
InternationalDigitisation will cut energy sector costs globally
As energy companies prepare for a ‘new normal’ of low oil prices, technological breakthroughs offer significant savings
United StatesAsia technology surge shields Emerging Market assets
Hardware dominates Asian tech, helping firms benefit from global trade; US tech is software-heavy and more expensive
InternationalSurveillance firms will aid dictators worldwide
Western countries will overlook human rights abuses facilitated by surveillance technology in the name of stability
InternationalNiche metals will gain from electric vehicle adoption
The cobalt and lithium markets will continue to grow rapidly as usage and development of battery technology continues
InternationalUS protectionism against the G20 is building momentum
Protectionism has risen worldwide since 2008 and the inauguration of US President Donald Trump accentuated the trend
InternationalSearch for quality assets drives world reserves
Dollar depreciation will pressure holders of dollar reserves as the US national debt approaches 20 trillion dollars
InternationalFiscal policy may deter holding Romanian debt
Romania is leading a sell-off in Central-East European debt as the ECB hints at winding down QE
Romania