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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

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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Why I’m sticking with stocks in 2020

The balance of probabilities suggests a higher risk premium in fixed income next year

Letter: The US cannot rule the new global tech order

From Tim Reilly, University of Cambridge, UK

Letter: Trade is becoming a zero-sum game

From Rebecca Harding, Eastbourne, East Sussex, UK