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Countries’ approaches to reviving nuclear power differ

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Extending nuclear plants' lifespans is a relatively low-cost way of sustaining this form of power generation, but renewable energy with zero fuel costs is challenging such…

Catastrophe bond market is set for strong growth

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As an alternative source of capital to traditional reinsurance, catastrophe (cat) bond issuance, a securitised type of insurance against catastrophe-linked losses, is reaching new…

Private credit will grow as an alternative asset class

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In the current low-interest-rate environment, private debt and other alternative assets have become a key part of investors’ portfolios given their attractive risk-adjusted…

Space servicing industry could destabilise geopolitics

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Space servicing industry.

E-waste endangers developing nations' catch-up growth

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Nearly 50 million tonnes of electronic waste (e-waste) was generated last year but only 20% was recycled. China generates the most but the EU leads both e-waste per person and…

Carbon offsets face credibility issues globally

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This system is at the heart of corporate ‘net zero’ pledges. However, offsets are also controversial, with critics claiming that they are not just ineffective, but sometimes even…

Geopolitical tensions cloud uranium market

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Uranium prices initially reacted strongly to Russia’s February invasion of Ukraine, rising briefly above USD60 per pound (0.45 kilogram) earlier this year before settling at…

US real interest rates are likely to return to trend

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Real interest rates -- which matter more for economic activity -- remain negative. Real rates have been declining for centuries. While they are currently negative, this could…

Policies curbing climate shocks will be stagflationary

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Stagflationary green policies.

Improved EM currency practices make Turkey an outlier

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The central bank depleted its foreign-exchange reserves and enticed savers to switch to lira deposits to stabilise the currency. Rising interest rates globally, after two years of…