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Emerging cities to shape the future of global business

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INTERNATIONAL

Specific hub cities will dominate business in emerging markets, though the strengths and opportunities they offer differ

The job dislocation of COVID-19 will reduce global GDP

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INTERNATIONAL

The more jobs that are lost worldwide this year, the more disjointed the economic recovery will initially be

ECB may extend QE to support recovery

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EUROPE

Weaker-than-expected global growth may dampen euro-area recovery, requiring further monetary stimulus

Worker shortages and skills mismatches will hit growth

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INT

High youth unemployment and rising worker retirements are straining labour markets and productivity

US Fed remains on track to hike rates in December

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UNITED STATES

Rates stayed on hold in September, but strong fundamentals and reduced uncertainty should support a rise by year end

Joblessness will rise as job-save policies are unwound

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INT

Policies have reduced the damage COVID-19 has done to Western job markets but these temporary schemes have to be unwound

Swiss growth may accelerate, but franc is key risk

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SWITZERLAND

Growth is subdued, as the impact of the strong currency offsets any stimulus provided by negative interest rates

Gender friendly business and law policies need impetus

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INTERNATIONAL

Gender equality is a Sustainable Development Goal, but most countries lag regardless of income and political stability