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Economic 'escape velocity' hinges on Japan's consumers

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JAPAN

The Japanese economy seems unable to get up to cruising speed. One impediment after another has caused growth to lag expectations. The most recent indicators suggest that next…

Prospects for Chile in 2017

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PROSPECTS 2017

Prospects for Chile in 2017.

Weaker finance context would test all emerging markets

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INTERNATIONAL

These markets are benefitting from the softer US dollar and improved investor perceptions of central bank credibility. However, destabilising factors loom on the horizon.

Ireland will wait until Brexit for an election

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IRELAND

Irish government performance.

Foreign inflows will improve eastern EU business scene

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EU

FDI in eastern EU member-states.

Uncertainties will stymie US manufacturing investment

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UNITED STATES

The White House claimed that President Donald Trump's policies are responsible for the investment decision by the manufacturer. A pick-up in new orders, higher purchasing levels…

Japan's economy set for steady growth

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JAPAN

On May 20, Japan's real GDP rose 2.4% (annualised) in the January-March quarter of 2015, Cabinet Office data showed.

Slower Chile growth will bring electoral challenges

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CHILE

Chile's economic outlook.

Possible El Nino will threaten Australian agriculture

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AUSTRALIA

An El Nino system usually leads to lower rainfall and higher daytime temperatures, often causing severe droughts which last for months and can reduce agricultural output…

War threatens Russia’s position as arms exporter

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RUSSIA

A combination of the threat of US sanctions, shifting patterns of demand on international markets, and the growing demands of Russia’s own military has caused arms exports to…