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China's economic recovery is shakier than it may seem

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CHINA

In quarterly terms, real GDP increased by 2.2%. Growth was driven by services: the tertiary sector grew 5.4% y/y. Consumption is shifting from goods to services, with hotels and…

Lower rates will return, amplify and raise challenges

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INTERNATIONAL

The identification of the impact of wars and pandemics on interest rates has been difficult for lack of data. Recent research efforts have overcome this. Pandemics tend to push…

Swiss economy faces challenges after SNB move

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SWITZERLAND

Prospects for the Swiss economy after the SNB move.

Latin Americans' hopes will challenge their leaders

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LATIN AMERICA

Citizen satisfaction in Latin America.

The path to net zero by 2050 is narrow and challenging

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INTERNATIONAL

The IEA describes the technological necessities and the many challenges, noting that the energy transition will require unprecedented international cooperation. The scale of the…

Violence is key challenge for Central America in 2019

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CENTRAL AMERICA

Violence trends in Central America.

Environment and technology dominate the WEF agenda

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INT

For the first time in the eleven-year history of the survey, no economic risk makes the list of the top five most likely or biggest impact risks. In contrast, large-scale…

Challenges to African incumbents will grow

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AFRICA

The continent’s trajectory is not a uniformly bleak one, however, as it also features the only two countries to move towards democracy during the COVID-19 pandemic: Malawi and…

Australian PM challenge will hinder policy agenda

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AUSTRALIA

Although a victory in the short term for Abbott, the narrow margin will only intensify doubts about his long-term prospects as party leader and as prime minister. The challenge…

Rapid demographic growth may destabilise the Sahel

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SAHEL

However, the context is crucial. This region, where reserves of water, arable land and vegetation are vulnerable to climate change, also sees rates of population growth and human…