International

  • May 30
  • 2 min read

Workforce underuse fuels political instability

The International Labour Organization has reduced its forecast for global unemployment but highlights workforce underuse

International
  • May 29
  • 7 min read

Policy can deal with climate and development together

The poorest nations are, by and large, the most vulnerable to climate change impacts but have the least capacity to cope

International
  • May 29
  • 2 min read

Commodities M&A will rise, led by the United States

US oil and gas M&A rose to the most since 2012 by value last year and deals by Chevron and Conoco Phillips continue this

International
  • May 28
  • 2 min read

German recovery will be weak and ECB rate cuts gradual

Germany’s IFO business climate index stuttered in May and the ECB confirmed that it is planning to cut rates on June 6

International
  • May 24
  • 7 min read

Gold rally has momentum but miners will miss out

Gold miners are failing to benefit from the strong rally in the price of gold this year

International
  • May 23
  • 2 min read

Carbon pricing will rise sluggishly amid challenges

Carbon pricing schemes cover 24% of global emissions but less than 1% are priced consistent with climate targets

International
  • May 23
  • 2 min read

Chinese cyber advances will test Western defences

Two new reports by specialist cybersecurity firms shed light on the scale, scope and skill of Chinese cyberactivity

International
  • May 23
  • 62 mins

Webinar: Navigating uncertainty

The shadow of US elections on Europe, Asia and the Gulf

International