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The semiconductor demand/supply imbalance will persist

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INT

Semiconductor supply is failing to keep pace with surging demand for use in electronic devices, telecoms and automobiles

Many countries have more fiscal scope than they think

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INT

The OECD economic outlook highlights many countries that could increase public spending without endangering stability

Vaccine hesitancy rationales persist in United States

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UNITED STATES

Federal vaccine mandates announced last month have reduced vaccine hesitancy, although many are still doubtful

Ireland’s dependence on foreign companies is growing

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IRELAND

Last year foreign companies generated over five times more profits compared with Irish businesses

Insufficient infrastructure risks dampening global GDP

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INT

The world needs to spend almost 100 trillion dollars on infrastructure by 2040, equivalent to five times US GDP

A China crisis is bigger systemic threat than markets

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INT

China’s influence on the global real economy is a bigger risk than events in fragile Italy, Turkey and Argentina

COVID-19 control will be slow for most of North Africa

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NORTH AFRICA

Most North African countries, except Morocco, are in the early stages of vaccination or have not even begun

This downturn will be more job-rich than past slumps

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INT

Employment recovered far faster from the pandemic global recession than past crises, and remains historically strong

The EU will be anxious to strike a UK trade agreement

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EUROPE

National interests will play a leading role in the EU-UK Brexit future relationship negotiation

Georgia will test Biden’s appeal to younger voters

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UNITED STATES

Georgia, which Biden barely won in 2020, is a major test of his ability to retain support among younger voters