International

  • Dec 30, 2016
  • 7 min read

‘Trumpflation’ trading may run out of steam in 2017

Rates divergence with the EU and Japan will keep US assets attractive but the optimism for Trump's plans may be overdone

International
  • Dec 28, 2016
  • 7 min read

Platinum price outlook clouded by uncertain demand

The platinum market is in decline and demand is likely to remain modest

International
  • Dec 28, 2016
  • 7 min read

Mladic genocide verdict would restore faith in justice

Most observers and victims believe convicting Mladic of genocide would be a just outcome

International
  • Dec 22, 2016
  • 6 min read

Hacking fears will slow global e-voting adoption

There are many incentives to move registration and voting online, but also considerable potential costs

International
  • Dec 21, 2016
  • 7 min read

Sugar price spikes will continue to worry importers

Sugar has a highly cyclical price, and there are concerns about how long high prices may last

International
  • Dec 19, 2016
  • 7 min read

Interest in alternative investment classes is growing

Low interest rates combined with high infrastructure demand will help alternative investments become mainstream

International
  • Dec 16, 2016
  • 7 min read

Impunity will incentivise cyberattacks globally

The inability to attribute cyberattacks with certainty has hobbled responses and fostered a climate of impunity

International
  • Dec 13, 2016
  • 7 min read

Structural weaknesses hinder the coal price outlook

Chinese and Indonesian output cuts have driven up coal prices, and renewed impetus has come from Trump's election

International