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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…

Coronavirus puts Egypt tourism and remittances at risk

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EGYPT

Coronavirus economic impact.

Armenian government faces fiscal and growth challenges

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ARMENIA

Armenian economic update.

Eskom bailout will not solve South Africa power crisis

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SOUTH AFRICA

The deal will see the state assume or help pay ZAR254bn (USD13.7bn) of Eskom’s debt and comes amid a debilitating increase in breakdowns of generating capacity that mean the…

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…

Fast oil privatisation would help Greece exit bailout

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GREECE

The preferred investor is to be selected in record time, by end-June. The sale is on the list of ‘prior actions’ under Greece’s third economic adjustment programme. A successful…

Indian agriculture reform plans will prove inadequate

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INDIA

The outlook for Indian agriculture.

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…