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Workforce shrinkage will not inevitably push wages up

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INT

Potential workforces are shrinking as populations age and labour participation falls or stagnates in major economies

Multiple COVID-19 vaccines will aid distribution

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INT

Early vaccines may not be easily scalable, but later ones could be produced faster

Many middle-income states face a fragile recovery

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INT

The G20 summit pledged vaccine equity to help low-and-middle-income nations, but not broader economic commitments

Inclusion and privacy policies may lag cashless growth

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INTERNATIONAL

Cashless spending is surging, giving customers and traders more flexibility and reducing ‘organisational’ costs

Rising Argentina poverty brings long-term challenges

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ARGENTINA

Urban poverty rose from 40.1% in the first half of 2023 to 41.7% in the second, with indigence up from 9.3% to 11.9%