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Stock market rally has firm foundations but also risks
Fourteen of the 20 largest stock markets have hit all-time highs recently
InternationalClimate adaptation risks being dangerously underfunded
The OECD report ‘Climate Finance and the USD100bn goal’ gives new detail on climate funding to developing economies
InternationalWorkforce underuse fuels political instability
The International Labour Organization has reduced its forecast for global unemployment but highlights workforce underuse
InternationalCommodities 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
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