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Rise in alternative work is eroding employee benefits
Online platforms are only part of the growing world of alternative work arrangements
InternationalCybersecurity of aviation sector will improve slowly
The aviation industry has started thinking of cybersecurity risks only over the last decade
InternationalBlaming slower GDP on trade risks missing other perils
The IMF cut its forecast of global growth in both 2018 and 2019 to 3.7% from 3.9%, reflecting the risks to trade
InternationalTop powers race for artificially intelligent weapons
China, Russia and Europe have joined the United States in developing artificial intelligence-powered defence systems
InternationalPlatform work will outgrow policy, pressuring wages
Policy is increasingly considering how existing employment models can be adapted to include and protect platform workers
InternationalSpace debris threatens global economy and security
Economy and national security have become reliant on increasingly vulnerable space-based systems
InternationalOil prices are likely to stay high to the end of 2018
Prices look set to remain elevated in the fourth quarter, with Gulf of Mexico weather disruption adding upside risk
InternationalDollar pressure will persist on emerging market assets
The dollar has weakened recently, relieving indebted emerging markets but a US rate hike today could renew its rise
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