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Energy estimates imply climate targets will not be met

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INTERNATIONAL

Under the IEA's baseline 'Stated Policies Scenario', global oil demand plateaus in the 2030s, but there is no significant decline thereafter.

New Chile lockdown will add to wider uncertainties

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CHILE

At the same time, a new Central Bank report suggests that, despite a sharp liquidity-driven economic rebound this year, the country faces a lean medium-term outlook.

Mexico airport stunt brings long-term risks for AMLO

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MEXICO

AMLO announced the project would be mothballed on October 29, following an ad hoc public consultation carried out between October 25 and 28. The new administration will instead…

Atlante will be no panacea for what ails Italy's banks

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ITALY

Italian banks and Atlante fund.

Italian economy faces tougher challenges in 2022

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ITALY

This fast growth will more than offset the impact of the pandemic, which pulled down real output by 8.9% in 2020. Nevertheless, there are significant downside risks associated…

Surging zinc price remains vulnerable to a correction

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INT

Zinc market

Timor Sea dispute poses stability risk to East Timor

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EAST TIMOR

In the article, Ramos-Horta argues that Australia unfairly negotiated the Timor Sea maritime border. East Timor launched compulsory conciliation proceedings against Australia…

Chile relief plan will seek to limit COVID-19 damage

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CHILE

Combined with a change of health minister on June 13, the government hopes this will represent a turning point in Chile's so far unsuccessful attempts to contain the spread of the…

India’s cryptocurrency boom faces policy uncertainty

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INDIA

Investments in cryptocurrencies in India grew from about USD923mn in April 2020 to nearly USD6.6bn in May 2021, according to industry estimates. More than 15 million Indians are…

Brazil fiscal and welfare spending demands will clash

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BRAZIL

The economy is at a crossroads: high unemployment and increasing poverty are generating pressures for greater income transfers, but the delicate fiscal position is generating…