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Regularly updated news on the global economy and politics from our team and Bloomberg and The Economist.
Has China reached the peak of its powers?
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Has China reached the peak of its powers?

Chinese President Xi Jinping has set himself up for a difficult year.

The Economist 29 Dec 2022
Britain is the sick man of Europe once again
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Britain is the sick man of Europe once again

As the Economist looks at the world ahead, it finds Britain will struggle to pep up its sluggish investment 

The Economist 28 Dec 2022
Where conflict might flare up in 2023
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Where conflict might flare up in 2023

Keep an eye on Taiwan and the South China Sea—and the Himalayas.

The Economist 27 Dec 2022
Hydrogen hype is rising again – will this time be different?
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Hydrogen hype is rising again – will this time be different?

Enthusiasts of hydrogen are fizzing with excitement. But investors have been excited, and disappointed, before.

The Economist 26 Dec 2022