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Oct 2021
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https://www.ft.com/content/9a0a8048-a6e1-4557-8b0a-37fb5bf67e84


The global economy is entering a phase of inflationary risk, the IMF warned on Tuesday, as it called on central banks to be “very, very vigilant” and take early action to tighten monetary policy should price pressures prove persistent; resurgent consumer demand in the US is feeding hopes of a strong holiday shopping season but that demand is further straining supply chains and many large retailers are stocking up on merchandise much earlier than usual; and a huge solar array on Colorado’s southern High Plains will officially launch this week, giving green energy proponents a new beacon for their cause.


IMF warns of need to be ‘very, very vigilant’ over rising inflation risks - with Colby Smith 

https://www.ft.com/content/f73d584f-fb2a-4a2f-ab8a-fa759031fa59


Georgieva keeps job but close decision leaves cloud over IMF - with Colby Smith 

https://www.ft.com/content/f0db92e6-38f4-44e6-ba54-831b8b526dcf


US Christmas retail crush comes early as supply chains buckle - with Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson 

https://www.ft.com/content/600b73e9-df2b-4748-8201-6ae8bb1213bf


Solar-powered steel mill blazes trail for green energy transition - with Derek Brower 

https://www.ft.com/content/f6693948-2c3d-4508-96cf-c374ef0fa6ad


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