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Moscow uses hacks globally to divide and confuse
Confusion about Russia's role in hacking and disinformation campaigns blunted initial responses from the West
InternationalFed tightening deepens monetary policy rifts worldwide
Easing US prices have called the Fed’s rate rises into question; rising UK prices have prompted calls for BoE rate hikes
InternationalProspects for emerging economies to end-2017
Activity is picking up but medium-term risks remain high
InternationalProspects for renewable energy to end-2017
Favourable economics and strong global commitment will keep renewable energy firmly on track despite US backtracking
InternationalSupply limitations will boost lithium for now
Electric vehicles are replacing glass and ceramics as the driver of lithium demand, pushing prices higher
InternationalRapid global urbanisation will test governments
Cities bring great advantages, but only if states can manage them
InternationalProspects for fossil fuels to end-2017
OPEC cuts will keep oil around 50 dollars a barrel, but ample non-OPEC stocks limit the upside; gas is outcompeting coal
InternationalUS backsliding will drag on global climate progress
The United States exiting the Paris Agreement strikes at the core of international efforts to combat climate change
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