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Romania will not meet OECD goals by date set

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ROMANIA

The government regards joining the OECD as a national objective. Having opened accession negotiations in January 2022 and received its roadmap that June, the publication last…

Central bank moves may check Nigeria's currency fall

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NIGERIA

These aim for tighter CBN control over the parallel market. The CBN is also seeking to stabilise the currency through bond issuances, cryptocurrency crackdowns and other schemes.

Peru's Boluarte will focus on China relations

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PERU

China is Peru’s most important trading partner and its main source of foreign investment. Closer relations with China represent one of the few foreign policy successes of the…

DUP crisis threatens Northern Irish stability

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UNITED KINGDOM

Gavin Robinson has taken over on an interim basis, and will probably lead the party into the UK election later this year. The nature of Donaldson’s departure poses significant…

Americas Act seeks to recover US role in Latin America

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LATIN AMERICA/US

US concerns have been growing over China’s increasing presence in Latin America. To date various US initiatives have failed to present an alternative to China’s expanding trade…

Limits to Russia’s ties with Turkey will persist

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RUSSIA

Energy ties, already deep, have expanded since 2022 as part of a broader reorientation of Russian commerce away from the West. The similarly authoritarian leadership styles of…

Market concentration will remain high in Latin America

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LATIN AMERICA

Markets in the region are characterised by the dominance of a small number of large firms, and the Bank believes that governments can spur growth by strengthening competition…

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…

Austrian economic links to Russia will persist

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AUSTRIA

Dependence on Russian gas has increased over the past year, while many Austrian companies continue to have strong business links in Russia. Austria will hold its general election…

Healthcare woes will challenge Argentina policymaking

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ARGENTINA

The sharp price rises, facilitated by the sector’s concentration, collided with the steady fall in inflation that is currently one of Milei’s main achievements. The price hike…