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Millennials give US unions hope but need new focus

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UNITED STATES

Unions remain well-entrenched in the public sector, but their influence has fallen in much of the private sector. One exception is workers in knowledge-based industries, often…

Wages and jobs complicate Argentine election outlook

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ARGENTINA

The strike was prompted by unions' rejection of the 27% ceiling the government attempted to impose on wage rises. With this ceiling, real wages will suffer further given existing…

Emirati 50-year economic plan offers mixed prospects

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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

It seeks to lessen direct government involvement in the economy, increase the importance of the private sector with a focus on high tech, improve business regulation, diversify…

Inequality will rise in China despite policy push

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CHINA

The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated inequality, according to official data. Divergence across income brackets has risen, with low- and middle-income households having been hit…

Gulf oil dependency poses long-term stability risk

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GULF STATES

Diversification outlook in the GCC.

Domestic demand will drive Mexico's auto industry

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MEXICO

Outlook for the auto sector.

Saudi Arabia may build up to bolder fiscal reforms

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SAUDI ARABIA

Having passed a moderately expansionary 2018 budget, the government on January 1 started to levy value-added tax (VAT). It also cut subsidies on petroleum products.

Australia housing slump will hike debt risks

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AUSTRALIA

Australia's housing market.

South African relief plan will not halt further slide

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SOUTH AFRICA

South African relief package.

Global investment prospects face multiple risks

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INTERNATIONAL

The research highlights increasing corporate power, and tariff and non-tariff barriers, and raises the prospect that if unchecked these trends will reduce investment and trade…