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London’s large economic lead over EU cities may narrow

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INT

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 pandemic has worsened global cooperation prospects

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Economic stagnation and employment or livelihood crises are most feared by executives surveyed worldwide

UK cost of living crisis will cloud the 2020s outlook

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UNITED KINGDOM

Higher living costs will erode consumer spending and living standards over the medium term

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

Many middle-income states face a fragile recovery

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

Joblessness will rise as job-save policies are unwound

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

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

Differentiated approach aids emerging market assets

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INT

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

Policy is key to curbing the forces driving inequality

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The rich are getting richer globally but policies fostering redistribution, diversification and growth can check this