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EEU, WTO pose problems to Kazakhstani agri-food sector

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KAZAKHSTAN

Outlook for the food and agriculture sectors.

Emerging Asia activity will slow despite China rebound

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INTERNATIONAL

ASEAN's growth is nevertheless expected to outpace global growth, of which China and India are expected to contribute more than 50% -- India about 15% and China around 35%.

Monetary tightening carries high cost in Argentina

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ARGENTINA

Despite its commitment to a floating exchange rate, the government has been forced to prioritise exchange rate stabilisation. After the change of Central Bank (BCRA) authorities…

Russian recession will blunt Central Asian growth

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CIS

Russia's economic problems caused by the low price of oil and to a lesser extent Western sanctions are a challenge for Kazakhstan and the four other Central Asian states. In its…

Chile COVID-19 success will determine economic impact

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CHILE

It forecasts that although activity will contract this year, growth in 2021 will be stronger than expected before the pandemic.

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…

Policy concerns will keep Turkish lira under strain

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TURKEY

Mounting concerns that a faster-than-expected global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic will spur inflation, forcing the leading central banks to signal an…

Russia spillover, low oil price will challenge Astana

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KAZAKHSTAN

The slowing down of Kazakhstan's economy continues against a background of slow global growth, the turbulent economic situation in Russia and low oil prices. Lower-than-projected…

Economic woes will dampen investor confidence in Laos

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LAOS

Issues such as soaring inflation, currency depreciation and debt repayment problems are having a major impact on the economy. The World Bank estimates that GDP grew by 3.7% in…

Dominican monetary policies pave way for growth

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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

The relative sluggishness is due partly to the delayed impacts of financial tightening and reduced global demand. While domestic demand has been the primary engine of growth, the…