International

  • Dec 5, 2018
  • 2 min read

Prospects for nuclear arms control in 2019-23

In an already confrontational atmosphere, abandoning nuclear arms treaties will increase mistrust and risky behaviour

International
  • Dec 5, 2018
  • 2 min read

Solid services demand will offset softer manufacturing

The PMI surveys for November signpost weaker goods trade across Europe and especially Asia but services demand is solid

International
  • Dec 4, 2018
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France-Germany digital tax move may set mood for 2020

Paris is making strenuous efforts to broker an EU agreement on taxing ‘big tech’

International
  • Dec 4, 2018
  • 2 min read

Prospects for climate governance in 2019-23

Calls for drastic action on climate change are growing, but are falling upon deaf ears in many key capitals

International
  • Dec 4, 2018
  • 2 min read

Euro finance ministers will not agree extensive reform

EU finance ministers today agreed to boost the euro-area bailout fund but struggled to agree budget stabilisation tools

Europe
  • Dec 4, 2018
  • 1 min read

Lower storage costs will drive renewable energy growth

Lazard's annual study shows the cost of renewable energy falling, with new deals being done below its benchmark averages

International
  • Dec 3, 2018
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More US-China aggression is likely despite the truce

The United States and China agreed to talk for 90 days before taking any further action, but little progress is likely

International
  • Dec 3, 2018
  • 1 min read

Prospects for the future of work in 2019-23

Automation and cheaper technology mean that as many as 184 million jobs could be at stake globally in five years

International