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1 – 10 of 58The Fed targets an average annual inflation rate of 2% but, under its 2020 monetary policy framework, will tolerate a moderate overshoot to make up for past low inflation. The Fed…
As part of the 2015 Paris Agreement, Canada has committed to a national target of 30% reductions in carbon emissions from 2005 levels by 2030. However, figures released in April…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB221089
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African oil output has fallen in recent years, hitting government revenues, external balances and credit ratings. Meanwhile, debt servicing costs have risen. With investors more…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283279
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Currency developments have proved surprisingly positive since the introduction of NAFEX in April, with a strong resurgence in foreign equity investments and increased central bank…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB223635
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Gold increases in attractiveness when interest rates are low, as the opportunity cost of leaving money in the metal -- which yields no inherent investment return -- is low…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB254668
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COP22 has been dubbed "the COP of action, adaptation and Africa". It is a key opportunity to build confidence in the system of global cooperation adopted at the Paris Climate…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB214762
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Paris Agreement challenges.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB233565
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Qatar gas sector outlook.
The 2015 budget statement from the Ministry of Finance provides a glimpse into the government's fiscal policy response to the fall. Saudi Arabia opted not to try to stem the slide…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB195773
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However, because of the large surplus of 2.5% recorded in that year, Riyadh’s public debt is only about 25% of GDP, providing the government and the country’s sovereign wealth…