International

The imbalances that pandemic-related demand shifts prompted will ease unevenly, both within and between sectors

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has thus far been characterised by relatively small-scale, unsophisticated cyberattacks

Millions of traditional employees have realised they could work from anywhere with internet and become digital nomads

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine points to extended oil price volatility as buyers shun transactions with Russian firms

The Russia/Ukraine conflict threatens the world economy and financial markets amid mounting policy-induced uncertainty

The debt burden of many emerging markets has increased sharply

The metaverse will open up unprecedented opportunities for firms to sell physical and virtual goods to customers

Persistent inflation will raise the cost of living, deter discretionary consumer spending and dampen global GDP growth