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Central bank missteps are Emerging Europe's main risk

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EUROPE

The implications of a sharp rise in foreign holdings of local currency-denominated government bonds in Emerging Europe.

Amid many unknowns, EM assets will remain strained

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INTERNATIONAL

Emerging markets under strain from dollar rally.

Food fears will add to insecurities in eastern EU

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EU

Alleged discrepancies between the quality of foods on sale in the western and eastern EU.

Oman’s new sultan will hasten decentralisation

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OMAN

This marks the first significant change of policy following the death in January of former Sultan Qaboos, after half a century in power. Qaboos’s Oman began as a highly…

Dam breach may bring South African regulatory changes

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SOUTH AFRICA

Another wall collapsed yesterday, although without deaths or injuries. Although the owners have accepted a degree of liability, the disaster raises broader questions about the…

Optimistic expectations of Colombia’s Petro pose risks

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COLOMBIA

Turnout, at over 58%, was the highest since 1974. Petro’s largest leads were recorded in coastal departments (regions); he also secured a majority in Bogota. Although he has…

Slower housing price growth will reduce 2023 inflation

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UNITED STATES

Homes now sell less quickly than last year, new listings are stalling and new housing starts are slowing from record levels. Price growth is decelerating. For now, though, homes…

Progress on Simandou mine will aid Guinea's president

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GUINEA

Simandou corruption allegations.

Kyrgyz mine deal may limit expropriation worries

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KYRGYZSTAN

The removal of Canadian firm Centerra's control of the mine this month demonstrated the government's ability to win against foreign investors. A settlement announced on April 4…

Policy challenges discourage investment in Argentina

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ARGENTINA

One year ago, then newly inaugurated President Mauricio Macri attended the Davos World Economic Forum (WEF) to promise shifts in foreign and economic policy. Some of his promises…