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COVID-19 crisis raises leveraged loan default risks
More firms are struggling to repay debts, and the returns on leveraged loans have become less attractive to investors
InternationalPandemic will boost global use of cloud computing
Cloud computing is facilitating the global shift towards remote working and digitisation
InternationalUK commercial property downturn will deepen
British Land reported a 1.1-billion-pound loss in the year to March 2020 and the losses will mount in coming months
United KingdomTrade reshoring is much trickier than headlines imply
Reshoring will not be as quick, easy or job-creating as politicians would wish
InternationalCybersecurity of critical facilities will test leaders
Civil society, political and industry leaders are calling for an end to cyberattacks on health facilities
InternationalChina’s job creation target will prove challenging
China will not chase a GDP growth rate this year but its target of creating 9 million jobs will prove challenging
ChinaVaccine hesitancy could derail COVID-19 control
Anti-vaccination sentiment is gathering pace and could be a significant barrier to future COVID-19 vaccination efforts
InternationalChina’s recovery will boost world trade in April-June
Japan’s trade with China improved markedly in April, partly offsetting plunging trade with Europe and the United States
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