Monday 17 January 2022
Research / Market
Kazakhstan, a vast country of 18 million that shares borders with Russia and China, has been in the news during the past week because of widespread protests and violence. A rise in fuel prices seems to have triggered the demonstrations, although there may be other reasons for discontent such as the desire for political change...
Markets have seen some relief in a year that overall is likely to be remembered as among the most challenging for investors.
Biodiversity, or the term used to describe all living organisms and ecosystems of which they are part, is declining at an alarming rate with now 1 million (out of an estimated 8 million) plant and animal species being threatened with extinction.
At its December meeting, the ECB hiked rates by 50bp, to 2.0% (deposit rate). The Bank delivered a very hawkish statement.
