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Ireland’s dependence on foreign companies is growing

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IRELAND

Last year foreign companies generated over five times more profits compared with Irish businesses

Unorthodox policies will weaken Turkish banks

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TURKEY

Unorthodox monetary policies have raised concerns about bank profitability

OECD tax reforms will unevenly impact Europe

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EUROPE

OECD corporate tax reforms will weaken the international attractiveness of low-tax countries in Europe

Higher rates for longer will fuel corporate distress

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INT

Firms need to repay or roll over some USD5.5tn of corporate debt obligations in 2024, with interest rates still high

Healthier housing dynamics would boost Chinese growth

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CHINA

The authorities have pledged to reduce housing oversupply and stabilise prices but the multi-speed market is a concern

Reducing evasion is key as business taxes race lower

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INT

President-elect Donald Trump aims to "cut business taxes massively" as the US corporate tax rate is the G20's highest

Mexico will struggle to diversify trade

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MEXICO

With over 80% of Mexico’s exports going to the United States, US protectionism could do untold harm to Mexico’s economy

East Africa struggles to capitalise on cheap oil

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AF

Expectations of benefits from a lower oil price are being tested

US border tax would fail to revive the ‘old economy’

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UNITED STATES

Washington’s ‘America First’ symbolism is based on a political narrative of declining industries, not growth potential

Sahel-Sahara governance is key to migratory flows

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MENA

Corruption, ineffective institutions and economic neglect feed off and facilitate migration in a vicious circle