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Many factors will restrict Russia’s recovery in 2023

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RUSSIA

This turnout was a far milder contraction than the many assessments made at the outset of the invasion of Ukraine of its likely impact on the Russian economy. It prompted a public…

'Middle-class' consumption in Africa could disappoint

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AFRICA

Outlook for consumer spending in Africa.

Brazil privatisations will not prove to be a cure-all

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BRAZIL

Brazil's privatisation plans.

Partial reforms may delay Kenyan credit recovery

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KENYA

The bill would also introduce sweeping consumer protection measures to prevent high-interest loans but takes no steps to repeal or modify interest rate caps imposed in 2016 as a…

South African relief plan will not halt further slide

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SOUTH AFRICA

South African relief package.

Prospects for the global economy in 2016

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PROSPECTS 2016

Prospects for the global economy in 2016.

Greek debt deal will bring fresh elections soon

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GREECE

The new programme will support recapitalisation of the banking system, allow orderly -- rather than fire-sale -- divestment of state-owned assets and promote liberalisation of the…

Russian corporate recovery varies by company profile

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RUSSIA

Recovery in the corporate sector is unevenly divided between large and smaller companies. More robust global demand and rising commodity prices boosted the profitability of large…

High corporate debt risks Brazil's post-COVID recovery

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BRAZIL

Small companies have been the most affected. Government programmes have supplied credit but struggled to channel funds to the neediest companies, especially at the beginning of…

Social credit will affect foreign firms in China

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CHINA

China's corporate social credit system.