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Coronavirus adds to longer-term drags on oil demand
The coronavirus will cut oil demand in 2020, accentuating longer trends that point to oil demand peaking in the 2030s
InternationalMore concentration, less dynamism may dampen US growth
Recent research shows that US business concentration reduces dynamism, lending credibility to calls for more competition
International5G will transform remote working, media and transport
The roll-out of 5G is expected to result in productivity gains, though its effect will be uneven across industries
InternationalCoronavirus may cut global growth to 2% in early 2020
The new coronavirus is a nasty surprise for the global economy, but it is not a ‘black swan’ and could peak by March
ChinaPartial UK-US trade deal to join China and USMCA deals
The USMCA and China phase one deals are Trump’s largest successes in trade policy, but the rest of 2020 may be quieter
InternationalFinancial market buoyancy is fragile amid rising risks
Bonds and equities continue to rally despite mounting risks and vulnerabilities across financial markets
InternationalEnforcing offshore fishing rules will benefit Somalia
The consistent decrease in piracy around the Horn of Africa has opened up opportunities for reviving fishing off Somalia
SomaliaInventory overhang will cap uranium price gains
Rising inventories are bolstering supply but modest nuclear power demand from many regions will weigh on the price
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