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Russian government will see positives in weaker ruble

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RUSSIA

The bank doubled its rate in February to shield the ruble from sanctions impacts but then started cutting it as -- against expectations -- the currency appreciated. Moscow hailed…

Trump-Putin meet will likely concern US allies

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RUSSIA/US

US-Russian ties have been strained in recent months, and the meeting could help mend this. Yet the meeting’s context is equally if not more important: what happens at the meeting…

Risks are high despite Turkey’s policy 'normalisation'

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TURKEY

With the lira at a record low, the Central Bank continued to tighten monetary policy this week, funding the market through competitive one-month repo tenders at rates of around…

Debt distress to far outgrow global mitigation efforts

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INTERNATIONAL

The debt problem is more serious, and the tools available to deal with it less developed, than often assumed. To develop plans to deal with debt problems, the international…

German carbon dividend drive will inspire more nations

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INT

With the advent of China's national emissions trading system in the past year, carbon prices now cover more than one-fifth of global greenhouse gas emissions. Yet doubts remain…

Prospects for the global economy in the fourth quarter

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PROSPECTS Q4 2015

Prospects for the global economy in the fourth quarter.

Myanmar currency instability could hit NLD's agenda

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MYANMAR

Currency and economic stability.

US financial flows are as important to growth as trade

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INTERNATIONAL

Exploring the US current account beyond goods trade.

Trump administration may disengage from South Sudan

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SOUTH SUDAN/UNITED STATES

Though the United States and South Sudan have a long history, the surprise election of Donald Trump could shift Washington’s posture towards Juba. The deepening crisis there has…

Long-term challenges will slow Germany’s economy

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GERMANY

German economy outlook.