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What lies ahead for the global economy

Global markets will still wrestle with currency issues, debt crises and trade tensions while climate change will force a shift in the financial sector. Here’s the best of this week’s opinion and analysis.

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Two US trade deals bring only temporary relief
Washington no longer behaves like a maker and enforcer of rules
A more assertive Europe stands up for its interests
The EU is preparing to push back against unfair foreign competition
Repo risks still hang over upbeat end to year in markets
Many key threats to investors have been contained, but wrinkles in short-term lending remain
The UK is stress testing banks for climate risk, others must follow
The financial sector can amplify the positive impact of new carbon emissions policies
Could private capital become the world’s latest ‘peso problem’?
Historical data is not an infallible indicator of future performance
Martín Guzmán shows a better way to deal with debt crises
For too long, the economics profession has rewarded people who are better at maths than morality

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