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Escape adds to Pena Nieto's credibility deficit

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MEXICO

The embarrassing jailbreak tarnishes the mandate Mexico's mid-term election gave the administration of President Enrique Pena Nieto to consolidate its reform programme…

Turkey could loosen monetary policy prematurely

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TURKEY

Having partly restored its inflation-fighting credibility by maintaining an exceptionally tight monetary stance since its decision last September to raise its benchmark rate to a…

Low monetary credibility keeps strain on Turkish lira

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TURKEY

The recovery from the record low of 4.93 on May 23 may reflect officials’ efforts to counteract President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s disastrous interventions in Turkey’s economic…

The central banks face an increasingly complex dilemma

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INTERNATIONAL

With inflation lasting longer than expected, worries about the impact on banking may limit the scope for more rate hikes. Equally, a pause could undermine central banks'…

Further action needed to reinforce Mexico rule of law

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MEXICO

The executive's main response to the credibility crisis triggered by the Iguala disappearances in September, its ten-point rule of law plan unveiled on November 28, coupled with…

Coalition conflicts carry credibility costs in Chile

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CHILE

Outlook for the coalition and the government's reform programme.

Central banks battle inflation and political headwinds

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INTERNATIONAL

With greater-than-usual uncertainty about the course of inflation and economic growth, decisions taken now by central banks will have a crucial impact on longer-term growth…

Zambia leader struggles with reforms and credibility

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ZAMBIA

It will enter negotiations at a time when the PF is becoming increasingly repressive. Earlier this week, the authorities arrested former opposition presidential candidate Hakainde…

Credibility deficit curbs North Africa jihadism battle

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NORTH AFRICA

The ideological battle in North Africa

Turkish lira faces fragility despite AKP victory

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TURKEY

However, serious concerns remain about the credibility of Turkey's Central Bank (CBRT), whose refusal to mount an interest rate defence of the lira accentuates the risks posed by…