An extended period of benign funding conditions has changed corporate bond markets globally. This column shows how the investment grade segment has become dominated by
Achieving global net zero emissions requires rapid deployment of low-carbon technologies. Using online job postings from 35 countries, this column measures the diffusion of low-carbon
The energy transition will require large quantities of the critical raw materials mined and processed in countries that are geopolitically distant from the EU. This
As the world grapples with signs of increasing geopolitical fragmentation, it is important to reflect on the lessons of the past. This column studies the
With his 2024 Spring Budget, UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt intends to deliver long-term growth through “more investment, more jobs, better public services and lower taxes.”