Manufacturing
European gas prices will be high through much of 2025
EU gas storage capacity utilisation is markedly lower than last year but still reasonable compared to historical trends
InternationalUS tariff rises will prove counterproductive
President-elect Donald Trump’s plan to raise tariffs will have wide effects on manufacturing activity
InternationalChina’s traditional policy tools are losing efficacy
The Central Economic Work Conference promises looser fiscal and monetary policy to boost GDP growth, jobs and inflation
ChinaQatar’s hydrogen output will increase and be greened
Qatar is boosting its liquefied natural gas and oil production capacities while greening its fossil fuel output
QatarEV battery technology race may upset China’s dominance
New battery technologies give countries beyond China another chance to build market share in next-generation batteries
InternationalUS-UAE technology partnerships will strengthen
Washington has reportedly approved exports of advanced AI chips to a Microsoft facility in the UAE
United StatesRussian food production will continue to grow
Although smaller in volume than in 2023, the Russian grain harvest in 2024 was nevertheless impressive
RussiaLonger OPEC+ cuts set stage for 2025 member tensions
OPEC+ has agreed to delay its plans to return oil to the market
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