trade wars

China trade conflict could escalate

Will some sectors sink or swim?

Key themes to look out for beyond Q2

How Washington has an edge over Beijing

Big questions for the City to answer

What lies ahead in 2020? Will the US economy tip into recession or accelerate? Will Brexit make or break the UK and its erstwhile partners in Europe?

Last year's contraction of manufacturing and industrial output was the third of the current economic cycle, influenced by dollar strength, the trade war, and the impact of strikes at General Motors and the grounding of the Boeing 737 Max.

Heightened volatility here to stay

2019 was marked by US dollar appreciation

Growing hope for new riches in Lunar New Year