International

  • Oct 28, 2020
  • 7 min read

Travel coordination failure may spur Europe depression

The uncoordinated response of European states to the pandemic has greatly damaged tourism, especially in Southern Europe

International
  • Oct 27, 2020
  • 7 min read

Energy estimates imply climate targets will not be met

The annual IEA long-term energy outlook highlights how meeting climate targets for 2050 and 2070 will be a struggle

International
  • Oct 26, 2020
  • 6 min read

Investors will diversify beyond usual ‘safe’ assets

Financial market volatility has increased, but traditional safe haven assets have not been outperforming

International
  • Oct 23, 2020
  • 12 min read

Global food supply chain sustainability gaps are vast

The sustainability of the food supply chain has become an important policy and public concern

International
  • Oct 14, 2020
  • 7 min read

Central bank digital currency launch is getting closer

China is piloting a central bank digital currency, pressuring the Fed to accelerate its work on issuing a digital dollar

International
  • Oct 14, 2020
  • 12 min read

Global COVID vaccine roll-out will face many hurdles

With results due to be released by the end of the year, a vaccine is likely to be ready for distribution by early 2021

International
  • Oct 9, 2020
  • 7 min read

Poor diesel car demand will plague platinum prices

The platinum price is nearly 60% lower than in 2008, supply shortages have boosted it in 2020, but the outlook is poor

International
  • Oct 7, 2020
  • 7 min read

‘Right to repair’ schemes will boost sustainability

‘Right to repair’ laws are gaining prominence as awareness is growing of the importance of sustainable growth

International