COP outs ahead of climate conference

The Russian and Chinese presidents won't be at the COP26 climate conference so will anything agreed in Glasgow make a difference? We'll see. In the meantime, watch out for four key things we've identified as crucial for success. We've also got 4 takeaways on how Covid's influenced our shopping. And, for sure, the Bundesbank will have a new president in 2022

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Four key things to watch out for at COP26

Energy

Sustainability

United Kingdom

Four key things to watch out for at COP26

The long-awaited climate meeting, COP26, will start in Glasgow in the UK on 31 October. It will be crucial for those world leaders attending to align…

Commodities, Food & Agri

The 4 Covid-induced consumer shifts that changed our attitude to fresh produce

The Covid pandemic has triggered four shifts in consumer behaviour in Europe which continue to influence the fruit and vegetable industry. It's…

Watch: The eurozone’s economic headwinds are strengthening

Supply chain problems and surging energy prices are hitting growth and raising inflation in the eurozone, complicating the work of policymakers at the…

Germany

Bundesbank president Jens Weidmann to step down at year end

Bundesbank president Jens Weidmann has announced he'll be stepping down from the German Bundesbank by the end of the year. Getting the ECB to start…

Rates

United Kingdom

Timing the Bank of England re-pricing

Markets are getting ahead of themselves on Bank of England tightening, and we expect some subtle warnings from the November policy meeting. That may not…

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When and how to make the switch from USD Libor

Opinion

By Padhraic Garvey, CFA

When and how to make the switch from USD Libor

ISDA has provided fixed spreads to be added to SOFR. So, use them? Probably, but alternative bank rates add a complexity, risking a perception of value…

United States

Global labour shortages: Just how bad can it get?

The lack of skilled workers is not only just another symptom of post-lockdown economics but also the result of more fundamental developments in the US,…

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