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Italy's banks face twin test

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ITALY

Former Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi has suggested that Italy's next election should be held at the same time as Germany's (September), saying it made sense from "a European…

Multilateral development banks pivot to private sector

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INTERNATIONAL

Encouraging more private sector participation in infrastructure development.

Greek government has made good start towards recovery

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GREECE

Mitsotakis government’s first moves.

Iraq’s hydrocarbon prospects at risk from politics

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IRAQ

Resurgent interest from international oil companies (IOCs) in upstream investment offers an opportunity to accelerate development of Iraq’s underexploited oil and gas reserves but…

South-east Asia real estate market openings are ahead

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SOUTH-EAST ASIA

South-east Asia's real estate market.

Equity markets are more vulnerable than bond markets

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INT

The scope for looser policy remains uncertain given persistent inflationary pressures and the strength of the US labour market, while financial conditions are easier than when the…

Gender infrastructure gaps galvanise diverse partners

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INTERNATIONAL

Efforts to close gender infrastructure gaps.

US rates rift will fuel financial market volatility

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UNITED STATES

Financial markets outlook.

Rise in capital inflows may not endure in Brazil

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BRAZIL

Rising interest rates and commodity prices, and cheap stock market assets have been key factors in attracting capital. As a result, the real appreciated from around BRL5.7:USD1 in…

Bond markets worry about higher rates under Trump

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INTERNATIONAL

Equity markets have risen in anticipation of a fiscal stimulus package which would boost growth prospects. In contrast, demand and prices for government bonds, which were already…