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Ecuador unlikely to scrap dollarisation

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ECUADOR

The future of dollarisation in a context of low oil prices.

Poland’s expected new government faces range of risks

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POLAND

Financial markets are betting that ending the Law and Justice (PiS) party’s eight-year rule will help unlock EU funds, strengthen Poland’s institutions and increase its…

Prospects for Chile in 2016

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PROSPECTS 2016

Prospects for Chile in 2016.

Colombia tax reform and budget will be watered down

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COLOMBIA

Various interest groups, including the private sector, political actors and civil society organisations, are likely to put pressure on the government to reduce its revenue targets…

Government policies may further slow Polish growth

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POLAND

Poland has been locked in political turmoil since December 16, when opposition deputies occupied the Sejm against government proposals to curb journalists’ access to live debates…

Australian post-election fiscal conservatism is likely

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AUSTRALIA

As Australia seeks to manage slower demand from China and depressed commodities prices, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has called a 'double dissolution' election for July 2…

Markets are downplaying PiS election risks in Poland

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POLAND

Despite PiS's costly spending pledges, its nationalist and populist views and its strong support for a controversial, Hungarian-style debt-relief scheme for holders of foreign…

Philippine leader faces tough challenge on prices

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PHILIPPINES

The fall appears linked to public discontent over elevated inflation, which has clouded the country's economic outlook. Meanwhile, the government is moving slower than it…

Turkish lira faces fragility despite AKP victory

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TURKEY

However, serious concerns remain about the credibility of Turkey's Central Bank (CBRT), whose refusal to mount an interest rate defence of the lira accentuates the risks posed by…