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Stricter regulation will reduce Polish bank profits

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POLAND

Holding interest rates at their current low levels is likely to lead to further consolidation of Poland's banking sector, as larger state-owned companies absorb smaller players…

Another rating upgrade is likely for Hungary soon

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HUNGARY

Hungary thereby regains investment-grade status, albeit at the lowest level, from being downgraded to 'junk' because of doubts about the government's policies and the high public…

Attention will turn to policy scope to fight recession

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INTERNATIONAL

The dovish U-turns by the US Federal Reserve (Fed) and the ECB, which were withdrawing monetary stimulus as recently as end-2018, are accentuating concerns that the leading…

Iran’s ebullient stock market is heading for a crash

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IRAN

This was despite a sharp economic contraction, high inflation and currency devaluation. The government has played a significant role in promoting equities growth, with state or…

Rising interest rates cool Canadian housing sector

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CANADA

After more than a decade of largely unchecked growth, a sharp rise in interest rates appears to be cooling the housing market. With the Bank of Canada committed to curbing…

Governance concerns may affect Poland's credit rating

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POLAND

Moody's may cut Poland's credit rating because of the government's controversial changes to the constitutional court, the agency has warned. The European Commission continues to…

Risks to Turkish economic growth and stability mount

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TURKEY

The long-running weakness of the lira, which accelerated this month, has forced up prices and market interest rates, depressed asset values, dampened confidence in the economy and…

Prospects for China's economy in 2020

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PROSPECTS 2020

Prospects for China's economy in 2020.

Brexit will renew pressure on Swiss franc

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SWITZERLAND

Outlook for the Swiss economy.

Severity of Israel’s downturn hinges on conflict moves

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ISRAEL

Israel’s war with Hamas is taking a growing toll on the economy mainly due to labour shortages. The economy has recovered quickly from previous short wars, but this conflict…