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Structural problems threaten fast Hungarian growth

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HUNGARY

After decades of delayed structural transition, Prime Minister Viktor Orban's government is presenting recent rapid growth as evidence of its successful management of the economy…

Brazil election poses rising fiscal risks for 2023

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BRAZIL

Given his low popularity, Bolsonaro adopted a series of measures to mitigate the effects of accelerating inflation, economic slowdown and increasing poverty. The objectives are…

Angola's renewed China dependence will bring more pain

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ANGOLA

However, China’s insistence on negotiating debt relief bilaterally and on a loan-by-loan basis will delay efforts to reschedule borrowing, jeopardising Angola’s debt…

Poor outlook drives fiscal expansion in Argentina

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ARGENTINA

Soon after taking office, President Mauricio Macri announced a "rain of new investments" from foreign companies attracted by the business-friendly tone set by his administration…

Soft landing has become more likely in Central Europe

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EU

The NBP’s March Inflation Report lowers its forecast for average CPI significantly to 1.7%, from 3.2% in its November forecast; GDP is to grow by 4.0% (November: 3.6%). Outside…

Sonangol woes will pressure Angola's Lourenco

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ANGOLA

The downward revisions come amid a recent debilitating fuel crisis, with state-owned oil company Sonangol unable to distribute fuel. In response, President Joao Lourenco on May 8…

Prospects for emerging economies to end-2017

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PROSPECTS H2 2017

Prospects for emerging economies to end-2017.

Rising prices could upset Czech government’s plans

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CZECH REPUBLIC

This was widely anticipated after the consumer price inflation (CPI) rate accelerated to 3.0% year-on-year in March from 2.7% in February. The CNB hinted that inflation could…

Ukraine crisis exacerbates Europe's inflation concerns

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EUROPE

Concerns over energy supply from Russia increase the chances that inflationary pressures will persist throughout 2022, potentially worsening the cost-of-living crisis in many…

Congo's economy affords limited political opening

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DRC

Underneath Congo’s deepening political crisis there also lies an acute balance-of-payments crisis. Despite relative improvements in the price of key exports, currency depreciation…