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German policy towards Sahel will be cautious

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SAHEL/GERMANY

Like France, Germany is now partnering with Niger, but it continues to avoid combat roles, helping to keep its political risks in the region fairly low. Meanwhile, Berlin does not…

EU bonds will rival German Bunds as a safe asset

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EU

This could create an alternative benchmark safe-haven asset to rival German Bunds within the region. As part of its issuance plans, the EU intends to issue at least EUR50bn in…

Saudi Arabia will grow its petrochemicals industry

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SAUDI ARABIA

The announcement follows several investments in the sector at home and abroad by Aramco. Riyadh is doubling down on its strategy of converting an increasing proportion of its…

Chinese EV investment runs risks in Hungary, Slovakia

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EASTERN EUROPE/CHINA

Slovakia’s first EV battery plant aims to support the nascent EV industry and underlying supply chains. Foreign capital and technological innovations are key for Central European…

Natural capital will be a growth area for investment

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INTERNATIONAL

Investors are increasingly interested in the financial value of the natural world and how to fit it into their investment strategies. As well as decreasing carbon emissions, the…

Impact investing will boost global Islamic finance

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INTERNATIONAL

Impact investing and Islamic finance.

Jobs and manufacturing boost to elude India's FDI push

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INDIA

Liberal reforms and their economic impact.

Poorer Oman may align more closely with Saudi Arabia

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OMAN

The sultan this month paid his first foreign visit to Saudi Arabia, establishing institutions for ongoing cooperation. Under the previous ruler, Muscat was wary of Riyadh’s…

Lockdowns boost Latin America's digital multilatinas

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LATIN AMERICA

At the same time, the pandemic has helped several others to accelerate their business. Multilatinas in general have long experience of navigating through economic and political…

Critical minerals demand will boost Canadian mining

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CANADA

Although low commodity prices deterred investment in recent years, this is changing as the market rallies. The creation of a regional electric vehicle (EV) supply chain straddling…