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Robotics raise global GDP but also fears for equity
Robotics use could add 4.9 trillion dollars to global GDP by 2030, but very unevenly across sectors and regions
InternationalFacebook’s Libra could make stablecoins mainstream
Facebook's plan to enter the digital currency market has been welcomed by some and criticised by many
InternationalProspects for emerging economies to end-2019
EM growth has slowed modestly and expectations that it will improve to end-2019 and into 2020 may prove over optimistic
InternationalReport on Chinese cyberespionage will confirm opinions
A new report claims to have uncovered a months-long sophisticated Chinese cyberespionage campaign against telecoms firms
InternationalUnstable politics may make trade deals uncertain
Post-Brexit trade talks will show how much depends on numbers of participants, legal status and political dynamics
InternationalOpposition to Facebook's digital token will intensify
Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency has united many political and monetary policy figures in opposition
InternationalAdvertisers up scrutiny of social media fake activity
Fake activity on social media manipulates the online environment, creating problems for regulators and advertisers
InternationalProspects for fossil fuels to end-2019
Trade tensions and subdued global growth will cap demand growth while non-OPEC oil supply will continue to rise
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