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UK policy storm may spread fears of financial risk

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UK/INT

UK policy has become the key example of policy failure. Although that mayhem stems largely from domestic vulnerabilities, the underlying problems -- policymakers’ efforts to…

Weaker euro-area may affect Emerging Europe

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EUROPE

The fallout in Central-eastern Europe (CEE) from Brexit.

Investment-grade rating will benefit Greece’s economy

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GREECE

This is the first investment-grade (IG) rating given to Athens by one of the ‘big three’ rating agencies since 2010. The upgrade reflects Greece’s strong post-pandemic economic…

Atlante will be no panacea for what ails Italy's banks

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ITALY

Italian banks and Atlante fund.

Pressure rises on Hungary’s central bank to hike rates

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CENTRAL EUROPE

The long-anticipated change in ECB policy is contributing to the recent tightening in financial conditions. The credibility of central banks in Central Europe (CE), where…

EURO-AREA: Banking union faces long-term risks

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EURO-AREA

Banking union outlook.

Greek banks’ profitability will be fragile into 2019

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GREECE

The recent plunge in bank stocks.

QE will stem euro-area contagion from Greece for now

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EURO-AREA

The likelihood of financial contagion from Greece.

Italy’s growth outlook will be subdued without reforms

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ITALY

Italy’s national accounts confirmed that the economy grew by 0.4% quarter-on-quarter for a third quarter in April-June, driven by services and a 0.6% increase in industrial…