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1 – 10 of 20The Brazilian financial system, which is still dominated by five state and private banks, saw slower loan growth and worsening asset quality in 2023 due to high inflation and…
The new agreement envisages a primary surplus of 2% of GDP, a zero general deficit and reserves accumulation of USD10bn; it includes no new funding. However, the widening gap…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284724
ISSN: 2633-304X
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These difficulties have arisen despite the sharp rise in oil output to nearly 143 million barrels last year, from which the government received some USD1.6bn in revenues. Oil…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286685
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The move followed a sweeping decree issued on December 20 to reform or eliminate some 300 laws governing economic, labour and social issues, and which has already prompted…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284267
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Expectations for 2024 suggest lower inflation than last year, but risks persist. The OECD forecasts moderate GDP growth, highlighting inflation and interest rate concerns. Minimum…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284490
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Their economic proposals are intended to impress voters but seem largely uncosted and risk generating unrealistic expectations of the winner. Polling points to a clear victory for…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB287016
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Price hikes for petrol, electricity, water and gas are among several adjustment measures that will drive up living costs, compounding already high inflation. Meanwhile…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285006
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Despite temporary respite over the issue of judicial elections, splits within the ruling Movement towards Socialism (MAS) are set to continue.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285652
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The four-year investment plan aims to support bio-economy initiatives, the creation of a carbon market and the preservation of Amazon indigenous communities and their knowledge…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286791
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Government spending levels depend on those of individual ministries, some of which spent remarkably little last year, raising questions about budgetary decision-making. Recent…