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BoE/ECB hope for monetary policy stability ahead
The ECB and the BoE both raised interest rates by 50bp, as widely expected
InternationalPrivate-sector fusion spending unlikely to make profit
Nuclear fusion is attracting sizeable funds, but proof of concept and technical and economic viability are uncertain
InternationalOPEC+ refrains from influencing oil market for now
OPEC+ has left its supply policy unchanged to end-2023, as expected
InternationalChina and world trade are key to 2023 global growth
The IMF raised its 2023 global growth forecast, but inflation is also upgraded slightly, and trade is downgraded
InternationalClimate litigation is set to grow globally
Danone is one of numerous high-profile firms facing legal action over climate-related complaints
InternationalWestern crackdown on ransomware will intensify
US agencies have taken down a major ransomware gang, with support from many European allies
InternationalFed's 2022 rate rises to bite fully this year
Monetary policy works through several channels and has been key to official authorities influencing activity recently
InternationalSupply problems are multiplying in the copper market
Demand for copper from the decarbonisation sector will rise markedly this decade but supply will not keep pace
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