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Bet on Canada's spending poses risks for Trudeau

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CANADA

It includes large federal stimulus spending to spur economic growth and to alleviate the worst impacts of the collapse in global commodity prices, particularly oil. The budget…

Kuwait will approve a new debt law in the medium term

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KUWAIT

The government will stay on in a caretaker capacity until a new one is established. Once that happens, it is likely to return to legislation -- in limbo for almost five years…

Pressure on EU banks is escalating and could intensify

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EURO-AREA

Either event could cause confidence in Europe's banks to plunge. The financial and sovereign debt 'double crisis' has dealt the European banking system a double blow from which…

Moreno eyes private sector to overcome Ecuador crisis

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ECUADOR

Lockdown measures have helped stem contagion but have had a devasting impact on the economy. Market liberalisation and debt renegotiation efforts place most of the burden of…

Beijing will strive to revive growth

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CHINA

Held on October 30-31, it was attended by President Xi Jinping and various top officials. The conference formulated priority tasks to address financial risks the country is facing…

Prospects for the US economy in 2016

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PROSPECTS 2016

Prospects for the US economy in 2016.

Economic challenges to endure for Costa Rica’s Chaves

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COSTA RICA

Chaves had a difficult start to his presidency, facing economic challenges linked to the post-pandemic recovery, the impacts of a major cyberattack on government computer systems…

Investment may not solve Pakistan’s electricity woes

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PAKISTAN

Electricity shortages in Pakistan.

Policy challenges discourage investment in Argentina

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ARGENTINA

One year ago, then newly inaugurated President Mauricio Macri attended the Davos World Economic Forum (WEF) to promise shifts in foreign and economic policy. Some of his promises…

Trump-Congress gaps increase US shutdown risk

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UNITED STATES

The White House is attempting to have its voice heard on spending priorities as Republicans in Congress proceed independently with their budgetary programme. The intra-party…