Bosses' fears over energy and resource costs hit new high

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PwC survey reveals mounting corporate concerns over resource scarcity and energy costs

More than half of chief executives regard energy and raw material costs as a major threat to their growth prospects, according to a new survey of nearly 800 corporate bosses from around the world. Preliminary...

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