Higher risks, higher costs, higher wages

If the Russia-Ukraine crisis escalates further, expect much higher commodity prices and Europe could be worst hit. As inflation ticks up, so do wages; we investigate. We drill deep to uncover the carbon market's future. And James Knightley in New York reflects on the lessons learned from last year as we forecast America's growth prospects for 2022

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Commodity prices could soar if the Russia-Ukraine crisis escalates

Commodities, Food & Agri

Energy

Commodity prices could soar if the Russia-Ukraine crisis escalates

As tensions between Russia and Ukraine grow, so does the risk that it spills over into global commodity markets. Russia is a commodities powerhouse, with…

Stars align for eurozone wage growth rebound

A combination of labour shortages, high inflation, and increased minimum wages, means 2022 is set for a decent recovery in nominal wage growth

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United States

Knightley: The lessons learned as we predict America’s economic future

Our Chief International Economist in New York, James Knightley, on what we got right and what we got wrong in our US forecasts for 2021. And he looks…

Rising carbon prices increase viability of low-carbon technologies

Energy

Transport & Logistics

Corporate Sector Coverage

Sustainability

Rising carbon prices increase viability of low-carbon technologies

Carbon reduction strategies will be a key focus for many businesses this year. But challenges await, as both mandatory and voluntary carbon markets are…

Voluntary carbon markets are changing for the better

Energy

Corporate Sector Coverage

Sustainability

Voluntary carbon markets are changing for the better

After years of wavering, voluntary carbon offsetting schemes are likely to be back on the agenda of corporate decision-makers. Here's a reminder of…

China

Zero-Covid strategy threatens Hong Kong’s growth prospects for 2022

Having its border with mainland China reopened is crucial for increasing economic activity in Hong Kong