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Firmer forecasts for 2020 world growth are unrealistic
Risks are high for both manufacturing and services growth, but global recession is still seen as unlikely
InternationalEntrepreneurs to drive developing nations’ investment
Ground-up schemes attracting and supporting investment are growing; balancing financial and non-financial support is key
InternationalDigitalisation will drive cross-border services trade
The digital transformation of services trade offers developed and developing nations the chance to boost GDP growth
InternationalOceans may be key in global climate struggle
A new report has highlighted the threats posed by climate change to ocean life and humans
InternationalEuro-area bonds may offer NYTM for decades, or forever
For euro-area bonds to emerge from NYTM, interest rates on the income need to rise to double digits by 2023
InternationalLong term US-China decoupling will hit US energy sales
Higher costs domestically and weaker oil and LNG prices internationally will squeeze US oil and gas producers’ margins
InternationalCosts and complexity will check lithium capacity
Demand and supply of lithium have lagged in the last twelve months; supply may be slower than demand to recover
InternationalAsset managers in the middle ground may be squeezed
Asset managers are under pressure and many may face a choice between either specialising or merging with a larger firm
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