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Indian stock market is poor indicator of real growth

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INDIA

The link, if any, between economic growth and stock market performance in India.

Brazil fiscal and welfare spending demands will clash

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BRAZIL

The economy is at a crossroads: high unemployment and increasing poverty are generating pressures for greater income transfers, but the delicate fiscal position is generating…

Syriza in opposition may obstruct Greek reform again

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GREECE

Greece’s performance as a ‘programme country’ since 2010.

Argentina-IMF deal may offer only short-term solution

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ARGENTINA

The deal must still be approved by the Senate and by the IMF Board. This must happen before March 22 to avoid a default on a USD3.2bn repayment due on that date, which the…

Armenian government faces fiscal and growth challenges

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ARMENIA

Armenian economic update.

Coronavirus puts Egypt tourism and remittances at risk

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EGYPT

Coronavirus economic impact.

New Brazil government faces economic challenges

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BRAZIL

For 2023, the market expects a significant slowdown, with growth of around 0.8%. This presents a highly challenging context for President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his finance…

Ukraine war will erode its Visegrad neighbours’ unity

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EASTERN EUROPE

The war delivered a shock to Europe’s post-Cold War order -- its security, peace and stability. Economically, it marks a turn in global trade relations, supply chains and energy…

Inflation 'solution' should help avoid Brazil default

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BRAZIL

Days before this announcement, the government asked Congress to approve a primary deficit of up to 96.65 billion reais (some 1.5% of GDP) for this year. The sharp deterioration in…

Egypt's living standards will come under more pressure

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EGYPT

The target is highly optimistic. A recent upturn in headline growth reflects improved terms of trade and better performance in export-oriented sectors, notably tourism and…