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Asian infrastructure needs are far larger than thought
The Asian Development Bank has doubled its estimate of infrastructure needs; other regions may also be underestimating
InternationalUS protectionism would raise trade costs worldwide
The US president is keen to narrow the gaping goods trade deficit, at a large global cost, with no guarantee of success
InternationalMarine protected areas will boost global conservation
Governments are declaring some waters off-limits to exploitation in a bid to protect oceanic biodiversity
InternationalStagnating US women’s rights may set global pace
Women across the world today have called a strike to draw attention to gender inequality
InternationalUS rates may rise but economic risks are rising faster
Futures market are now more than 80% sure that the next US interest rate rise will come on March 15
InternationalStrong data increase pressure on ECB to wind down QE
Strong euro-area growth and inflation data have increased speculation about QE withdrawal but risks have also risen
InternationalState assets may fund Turkish public-private projects
Lira weakness and slow growth will make it harder to justify development projects that may not attain revenue targets
TurkeyUranium price recovery has limited upside
Uranium prices are rising as nuclear energy shows signs of growth but uncertainties persist
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