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Canberra will be tough on pricing but not on mergers

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AUSTRALIA

Under pressure on cost-of-living issues, Canberra is reviewing competition laws to see what effect market dominance may be having in a handful of major sectors, including banking…

Canada's Liberals look beyond Trudeau's leadership

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CANADA

The loss of one of its safest seats underscores the challenge the party faces in winning the next election, due by mid-2025. While it is unlikely to change either its leader or…

Pace of monetary easing will slow in Eastern Europe

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EASTERN EUROPE

Central banks in Central-Eastern Europe (CEE) have already delivered hefty rate cuts but the ECB move might not herald further loosening. Economic recovery is tepid but inflation…

Peru's growth forecasts appear overly optimistic

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PERU

The finance minister's hope that growth this year could reach 4% seems highly optimistic. The Central Bank has successfully reduced inflation to its target range, allowing…

Ukrainian grain dispute is likely to drag on

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UKRAINE

A glut of Ukrainian agricultural products has driven down prices in neighbouring countries, prompting several governments to impose unilateral import bans. Protests by Polish…

Immigration is key to US job market and economic plans

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UNITED STATES

Behind this workforce expansion is higher immigration that has allowed considerably more new jobs without raising real wages. Immigration explains some of the strength in…

Risk of financial instability in Russia rising slowly

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RUSSIA

The resumption of inflation is a consequence of soaring domestic demand outstripping supply, especially for war-related goods and services. The CBR is tightening monetary policy…

Iran's new president will face policy challenges

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IRAN

The view of Pezeshkian as a ‘reformist’ supports a belief that his victory in the presidential election is important as he is now in a position to make significant changes to…

Bangladesh will struggle to achieve stability

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BANGLADESH

Shortly after her departure, Chief of Army Staff Waker-uz-Zaman said an interim government would be formed. President Mohammed Shahabuddin yesterday dissolved parliament. His…

New premier’s father will have key role in Thailand

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THAILAND

Pheu Thai remains under the influence of its founder Thaksin Shinawatra, Paetongtarn’s father and a former prime minister (2001-06). On August 19, the Criminal Court said the next…