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Commodities M&A will rise, led by the United States
US oil and gas M&A rose to the most since 2012 by value last year and deals by Chevron and Conoco Phillips continue this
InternationalPolicy can deal with climate and development together
The poorest nations are, by and large, the most vulnerable to climate change impacts but have the least capacity to cope
InternationalGerman recovery will be weak and ECB rate cuts gradual
Germany’s IFO business climate index stuttered in May and the ECB confirmed that it is planning to cut rates on June 6
InternationalGold rally has momentum but miners will miss out
Gold miners are failing to benefit from the strong rally in the price of gold this year
InternationalCarbon pricing will rise sluggishly amid challenges
Carbon pricing schemes cover 24% of global emissions but less than 1% are priced consistent with climate targets
InternationalChinese cyber advances will test Western defences
Two new reports by specialist cybersecurity firms shed light on the scale, scope and skill of Chinese cyberactivity
InternationalAI will transform supply chains
Companies across sectors are integrating ever-improving AI into their supply chains
InternationalWTO now a forum for talks, not unanimous dealmaking
The WTO’s standing is under threat amid the dispute settlement function suspension and low appetite for trade deals
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