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Latin American local bond markets prove resilient

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LATIN AMERICA

Foreign investment in local government bond markets.

Weak lira will reflect Turkish election fears

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EUROPE/TURKEY

Increased uncertainty in financial markets, following the US Federal Reserve's decision in September to delay tightening monetary policy because of concerns about China's economy…

Russian stock market is buffeted by Ukraine crisis

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RUSSIA

The downturn reduced the market capitalisation of Russian blue-chip companies. High volatility in the financial markets disrupted the government's borrowing schedule and prompted…

Belarus leader will emerge weaker from election win

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BELARUS

Of the four candidates left standing against Lukashenka, only Svyatlana Tsikhanouskaya is making efforts to build support.

Russian markets set for spell of poor performance

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RUSSIA

Russia's exclusion from international financial markets presents high risks to macroeconomic stability in the short and longer term. Sovereign rating downgrades to 'junk' indicate…

Foreign holdings of EM debt are a key global risk

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INTERNATIONAL

Risks surrounding increased foreign participation in EM bond markets.

Israel will struggle to attract bids for new tram line

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ISRAEL

Infrastructure projects in Jerusalem, especially those that involve East Jerusalem, are controversial due to East Jerusalem’s contested status. The Brown Line is planned to run…

Russia's central bank will anticipate sanction risks

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RUSSIA

Because the risk of sanctions was priced into Russian bond prices and the ruble exchange rate, the market reaction to the measures announced on April 15 was muted. US investors…

Uruguay's Frente Amplio retains its pre-election edge

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URUGUAY

Next year will mark the 40th anniversary of the return to democracy, and the main political parties have since alternated in government without major upheavals. However, growth…

Israeli poll will boost Jerusalem’s religious right

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ISRAEL

The premier’s preferred candidate, Zeev Elkin, was defeated in the first round on October 30. The mayor of Jerusalem is a prominent position and wields substantial influence, with…