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Pegasus scandal is unlikely to alter Israel policy
Revelations about the alleged misuse of Pegagus spyware are upsetting politics in many countries
InternationalFlash PMIs flag that the rebound remains fragile
The flash July PMIs for Australia and Europe show the industry rebound stabilising and services at risk of disruption
InternationalCobalt market tightness will persist this decade
Cobalt prices have risen sharply and use in electric vehicle batteries will keep demand high, outpacing strained supply
InternationalUnvaccinated will bear the brunt of COVID-19
COVID-19 cases are rising rapidly as social restrictions ease and more transmissible variants take over
InternationalMediterranean migration is set to rise
Migration through the Mediterranean was much reduced in 2018-20 but is now picking up again
InternationalPolicy will cut the risk of booming house prices
House prices have surged during the pandemic, and this will challenge ultra-expansionary fiscal and monetary policies
InternationalSpace rides will fuel resentment of super-rich
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos yesterday flew to space on a 'space tourism' rocket whose development he personally funded
InternationalChina, not the West, leads Japan's trade rebound
Japan’s June exports gained 37.2% from a year ago and 7.6% from two years ago
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