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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB280281
ISSN: 2633-304X
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However, its leading competitors, the Democratic Alliance (DA) and radical populist Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), have not clearly benefitted from its decline. Moreover, the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB280580
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Equities of copper mining companies fared marginally better. The expected supply glut did not materialise in 2023, owing to supply disruptions, while the price was supported by…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284717
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The unexpected decision adds significant momentum to Central Europe’s monetary easing campaign, which began in May when Hungary’s National Bank (MNB) reduced its benchmark rate…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB282310
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The NBP is not cutting interest rates further partly because of tensions with Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s pro-EU government, following the defeat of the nationalist Law and…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285741
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The peak came during the US debt ceiling negotiations and a drop in US Treasury yields. Expectations of treasury yields jumped after the resolution of the debt ceiling and gold is…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB280633
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This is likely if the Chinese and US economies slow as expected and the trade recovery disappoints. The much more bullish OPEC forecasts would see OPEC+ able to return some supply…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283472
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The same month, Kazakh Energy Minister Almasadam Satkaliyev said Russia was willing to accept reduced rates for its gas. The two announcements follow an intense diplomatic game…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB278988
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The bloc aims to deny President Denis Sassou Nguesso a fifth consecutive presidential term. Sassou Nguesso meanwhile is seeking to benefit from an economic turnaround to…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB279291
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Unlike earlier booms based on exploiting new fields, US producers are raising production by adopting new technologies, process efficiencies, economies of scale and financial…