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Prospects for global agriculture in the second quarter
After a volatile 2014, the agricultural sector is entering a relatively calm phase of robust demand and firm prices
InternationalProspects for the global economy in the second quarter
A few bright spots punctuate continuing low growth and deflation
InternationalModular phones could open new manufacturing sectors
A switch to modular phones could revolutionise a product that contributes to developing world environmental damage
InternationalGlobal drug control norms will shift
The Special Session (UNGASS) on the World Drug Problem in 2016 will be the scene for a shift in the global drug fight
InternationalStrong dollar will threaten global gold market
Despite a surge in early January, gold will be challenged by the upcoming US monetary tightening
InternationalStorage plays will help keep oil price low globally
Contango in oil markets is opening opportunities for storage plays
InternationalSkills shortage to test Islamic finance globally
A skills shortage remains one of the main bottlenecks of Islamic finance
InternationalRestrictions on free speech are rising globally
Physical and political attacks on cartoonists bring into sharp focus the debate between security and privacy
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