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Prospects for climate governance in 2017
Backsliding by Washington threatens to unravel the international political consensus behind the Paris climate pact
InternationalStolen antiquities trade fuels conflict worldwide
Islamic State's involvement in antiquities trade and destruction has raised awareness on this illicit trade in conflict
InternationalBond markets worry about higher rates under Trump
Bond markets have remained nervous this morning but stock markets are excited by the prospect of stimulus under Trump
InternationalElectric cars and smartphones to drive lithium demand
Lithium demand is rising sharply, and having risen this year prices are expected to increase further in coming years
International'Paris rules' will drive global climate progress
The 'Paris rulebook' is now in force but further cooperation and importantly more commitments are needed in Marrakech
InternationalEmerging market assets cushioned by growth outlook
Emerging market assets are proving resilient despite the global bond sell-off
InternationalProspects for manufacturing in 2017
While the sector is recovering, manufacturers are confronted with political, demographic and technological disruptions
InternationalProspects for the global economy in 2017
Weak trade and productivity, along with high debt levels and policy limitations, cloud the global economic outlook
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