International

What central banks can do when shocks come from outside

What central banks do in the face of outside shocks

External shocks—ranging from commodity-price spikes, wars, and pandemics to foreign monetary tightening and sudden stops of capital—pose immediate and diverse challenges for central banks. The appropr...

Investments and Business

How do investors compare hydrogen, batteries, and grid infrastructure opportunities?

why batteries lead in maturity but hydrogen and grid infrastructure offer growth potential

Investors evaluating the energy transition face a capital allocation puzzle: hydrogen, batteries, and grid infrastructure each promise growth, resilience, and climate impact, but they differ sharply in risk, timelines, and revenue certainty. The comparison is not about choosing a...