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A full public debt restructuring overhaul is unlikely
COVID-19 has devastated the already threadbare budgets of many developing countries; debt relief calls will grow
InternationalParler-Amazon rift fuels politicisation of IT services
IT firms are often invisible but they are critical players in shaping the legality of online activities and politics
InternationalDecarbonisation demand will support copper prices
Copper is in high demand for use in decarbonation projects, but this has yet to translate into more mining investment
InternationalVolatility undercuts bitcoin’s effort to go mainstream
The bitcoin price has surged by around 200% since mid-October and institutional interest in the asset class is growing
InternationalAid is a blunt tool for promoting democracy
The ability of foreign aid to improve the behaviour of recipient countries has been seriously questioned
InternationalHigh numbers of unproductive firms will cut GDP growth
The rising prevalence of unproductive firms casts a shadow over the corporate landscape and limits productivity growth
InternationalBig tech's anti-Trump activism to have limited impact
Trump has criticised social media and other technology firms for taking actions against his and his supporters
InternationalSPAC investment schemes’ sustainability is doubtful
SPACs, or special purpose acquisition companies, are enjoying an unprecedented burst of popularity
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