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Prices may rise if lending picks up in major economies

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INTERNATIONAL

Similar fears accompanied the 2008-09 anti-crisis response, but did not come true. The main reason is that, while quantitative easing and other measures boost the monetary base…

Private credit will grow as an alternative asset class

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INTERNATIONAL

In the current low-interest-rate environment, private debt and other alternative assets have become a key part of investors’ portfolios given their attractive risk-adjusted…

Investment in assets seen as inflation-proof will rise

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INTERNATIONAL

Traditionally, a balanced portfolio mix of 60% stocks against 40% bonds and cash offered investors some protection against inflation. However, recent periods when equities and…

China's fiscal system will adapt as economy transforms

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CHINA

Fiscal reform in China.

Rome-Brussels confrontation to go beyond 2019 budget

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ITALY/EU

That plan -- sent to the Commission on October 15 -- encompasses a significant fiscal easing. The Italian government must reply by October 22.

Greek crisis will test IMF governance

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INT/GREECE

However, negotiations will go ahead, notwithstanding Fund staff's recent misgivings on Greece's debt sustainability. Broader issues are whether the IMF's role as lender of last…

Reforms press Japanese firms to put cash to use

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JAPAN

Pension fund and corporate governance reform in Japan.

Sri Lanka will struggle to manage downgrade fallout

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SRI LANKA

Sri Lanka’s finance ministry responded sharply, describing the move as “hasty” and “erroneous”. Colombo has recently borrowed from its regional partners Delhi and Beijing to help…

Higher private financing could boost mining investment

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INTERNATIONAL

Private mining finance.

UK outsourcing will become more sustainable amid risks

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UNITED KINGDOM

Outsourcing crisis.