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International lab grown diamond market will expand
Global retail sales of lab grown diamonds (LGD) outperformed expectations in 2022, growing by 38%
InternationalInternational LNG trade patterns will evolve further
Europe’s ban on gas imports from Russia has increased the speed of change in the global LNG market
InternationalGlobal North-South tensions will endure
Poorer countries share a frustration with the world order, but will struggle to act together to challenge injustices
InternationalUS, China and Europe outlooks will diverge further
The BIS quarterly review highlights differing US, China and euro-area economic and financial market dynamics
InternationalChina slowdown looms over global GDP growth
The global outlook is worsening; China’s slowdown and the success of European and US rate rises are key uncertainties
InternationalCarbon capture and storage will surge in the 2030s
Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is gaining momentum as a key approach to reducing carbon dioxide emissions
InternationalEl Nino farming stress will have wide economic impacts
Weather disruption from this El Nino event will tighten commodity markets and possibly global financial conditions
InternationalChina’s activity will stabilise if not notably improve
Growth in retail sales and industrial output edged up in August and unemployment dipped lower
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