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Global tensions will spur value chains rethink

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Firms are rethinking their strategies on global value chains, which may change markedly in years to come

London’s large economic lead over EU cities may narrow

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Global power and financial centres indices for 2017 show London maintains a huge lead over other EU cities

FDI into clean energy risks crowding out needy sectors

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Global FDI rebounded to USD1.65tn in 2021, driven by strong flows to developing economies and especially to clean energy

The semiconductor demand/supply imbalance will persist

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

Pandemic response threatens climate funding shortfall

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Low- and middle-income states must spend more than 1% of GDP a year on environmental protection but budgets may narrow

Regional inequality may widen as China’s GDP recovers

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Local governments will spend trillions of renminbi to aid GDP and jobs, but the scope to add productive capacity varies

Differentiated approach aids emerging market assets

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US GDP upgrades are fuelling price fears and a bond market sell-off, but investors are differentiating more between EMs

US auto autarky ambition could cut world trade and GDP

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The EU taxes US cars at 10%, firing an auto surplus; the US taxes EU cars at 2.5%, firing a deficit and troubling Trump