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Trump will face a more precarious global nuclear order

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UNITED STATES

The president-elect's first term will require deft management of regional disputes weighted with nuclear risks

US monetary tightening will hit emerging markets

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INTERNATIONAL

As the Fed gets ready to raise rates, higher borrowing costs and a stronger dollar will weigh on global debt management

Federal disaster help is crucial but costs are rising

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UNITED STATES

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) delivers federal disaster assistance and often needs supplemental funding

Public-sector issuance aids ESG investment regulation

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INTERNATIONAL

Self-labelled AUM invested sustainably totalled USD18.4tn in 2021, 70% in Europe and 24% in the United States

Future climate scenarios highlight rising risks

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INT

Climate change impacts will not be avoided, but can be managed and eased to some extent

US row over use of Colorado River water may intensify

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UNITED STATES

The falling volume of water in the Colorado River is creating political as well as economic problems

Climate change reversal technology is no magic bullet

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INT

Climate change looks set to have catastrophic effects if drastic action is not taken to reduce global carbon emissions

Big tech’s share of some finance segments will surge

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INT

The network-to-activity loop lets ‘big tech’ firms gain market share quickly, but the loop may be vicious not virtuous

Inheritance tax is poor answer to raising revenues

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INTERNATIONAL

Within the OECD, 16 countries levy no taxes on assets passed to linear heirs, while the average top rate is 14%

Parental leave will be key in retaining global talent

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INT

Societal norms towards parental roles are shifting, especially among younger generations