International

  • Dec 31, 2019
  • 7 min read

Market fears over limited fiscal scope will rise

There is little sign of the major economies pivoting from monetary policy and coordinating large fiscal packages

International
  • Dec 30, 2019
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International climate summit ends in holding pattern

The COP25 summit overran by two days, but still ended in disappointment

International
  • Dec 27, 2019
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Fast media cycle will hinder prudent policymaking

In the age of Twitter and 24-hour news, politics has become high-speed, but the cognitive burden is the same

International
  • Dec 24, 2019
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More nations will issue ultra-long sovereign bonds

The United States is considering ultra-long bonds, following the lead of Austria, Ireland and some emerging markets

International
  • Dec 20, 2019
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Policies curbing climate shocks will be stagflationary

Policies to fight climate change will increase inflation and damage GDP growth, creating stagflation

International
  • Dec 19, 2019
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Conspiracy theories cost societies dear

Misinformation online has contributed to outbreaks of measles throughout the world and delayed climate change action

International
  • Dec 18, 2019
  • 6 min read

A global cyberattack attribution mechanism is unlikely

As cyberattacks proliferate, calls for a neutral attribution mechanism are growing

International
  • Dec 12, 2019
  • 7 min read

Space servicing industry could destabilise geopolitics

A US aerospace firm in October launched the world’s first commercial robotic satellite servicing mission

International