International

Frothy financial markets raise the stakes for vaccine development and Biden’s presidency; the risk of volatility is high

Lithium prices remain subdued, but demand is starting to improve while the supply side faces several challenges

The EU favours a global agreement, but has warned that it is prepared to go it alone on digital taxes for 'big tech'

World trade is reviving ahead of GDP as the economic recovery has been uneven, and limited in many non-traded services

The world’s attention has been largely focused on the pandemic this year, but climate action has not been forgotten

Global manufacturing production has rebounded in recent months, but the recovery will be uneven and uncertain

The top US infectious diseases expert said that a COVID-19 vaccine may be available to US nationals by late December

Countries with robust parliamentary oversight have implemented stronger lockdowns and larger aid packages