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The Gaza war will worsen Jordan’s long-term debt risk

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JORDAN

He was speaking at the signing ceremony for the first USD845mn grant bolstering the national budget, under a new agreement signed this year. The Gaza war has exacerbated concerns…

Turkish go-it-alone policy raises currency crunch risk

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TURKEY

It has fallen from about 6.50 at end-March and 5.95 at end-2019. There is speculation about a possible balance of payments crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic, economic…

Economic outlook is improving in Barbados

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BARBADOS

Barbados economic outlook.

Emerging Asia activity will slow despite China rebound

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INTERNATIONAL

ASEAN's growth is nevertheless expected to outpace global growth, of which China and India are expected to contribute more than 50% -- India about 15% and China around 35%.

Moroccan tourism may be last sector to recover

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MOROCCO

Most sectors of the Moroccan economy performed well in 2021, but tourism was a glaring exception.

Russian consumers will economise in downturn

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RUSSIA

Russian consumer trends.

Egypt’s recession may prove deeper than it appears

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EGYPT

However, labour market figures for this period indicate the effect of the pandemic on the public has been considerably more severe than the GDP data suggest.

COVID-19 and oil shocks raise Gulf recession risks

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GULF STATES

Lower oil and gas revenues are the major transmission channel of the global crisis to regional economies, but tourism, financial and professional services are also taking a major…

Portugal’s stable economic performance should continue

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PORTUGAL

Portugal's economic outlook.

Prospects for ASEAN economies in 2018

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PROSPECTS 2018

Prospects for South-east Asian economies in 2018.