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Private credit will grow as an alternative asset class
Private credit is becoming a key part of the financial system as banks retrench and investors seek alternative assets
InternationalThe squeeze on UK real wages will reduce spending
UK employment is rising strongly, as are vacancies, but participation remains low and real wages are falling
United KingdomMeta's Russia strategy could have global repercussions
Meta has decided to allow posts calling for violence against Russian leaders
InternationalUS inflation even ex energy will remain high in 2022
US consumer price inflation rose to 7.9% in February with core inflation not far behind at 6.4%
InternationalUkraine war showcases private space companies
The involvement of private space companies adds a novel dimension to the Ukraine conflict
InternationalClimate risks on course to intensify globally
The IPCC has released a new report looking extensively at climate impacts, adaptation and vulnerability
InternationalNickel prices will be volatile but trend downwards
Nickel trading was suspended on the London Metal Exchange as prices more than doubled on fears about Russian supply
InternationalSanctions-busting role of cryptos is limited, for now
There are growing fears in the West that the Russian government will use cryptocurrencies to evade sanctions
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