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UK job market may join productivity in the slow lane
The job market remains remarkably strong but poor productivity and investment point to weakness
United KingdomExtended tariffs may push a US-China deal beyond 2020
The escalation of US-China trade conflict cuts the chance of a deal of any form being agreed before the 2020 US election
InternationalDrones will aid emerging nations' economic development
Technologies including unmanned aerial vehicles are helping developing nations towards the sustainable development goals
InternationalImpact investing will build more momentum worldwide
The private sector is increasingly eager to demonstrate its contribution to the common good and to invest with impact
InternationalUK GDP may struggle to avoid spiralling into recession
GDP has fallen for the first time in years and the slowest services growth in three years raises the risk of recession
United KingdomInternational jihadist terrorism is still potent
The past year has seen Islamic State lose control of its caliphate, and al-Qaida seems diminished
InternationalWhatsApp’s flaws will not erode its user appeal
The popular encrypted messaging service is back in the news for security flaws -- for a second time this year
InternationalAsia-Pacific rate cuts may be reckless amid volatility
India and New Zealand both cut rates more than expected amid the weakest GDP growth in years; Thailand also joined in
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