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Low rates facilitate private equity's global spread

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INTERNATIONAL

Private equity trends.

Omicron undermines Australian government's support

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AUSTRALIA

Support for the governing Liberal-Nationals coalition is dropping as early campaigning begins for the next general election, which must be held by May. Voters are unhappy with the…

Departure of New Zealand’s Key may open 2017 election

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NEW ZEALAND

The unexpected departure of a popular prime minister opens up more space for opposition parties in the next election due by early November 2017. On Key’s watch, New Zealand…

Myanmar stock market needs time for success

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MYANMAR

Having a platform to raise capital and a secondary market in which to trade company shares should eventually help address one of the largest constraints on domestic business…

US election reopens financial reform debate

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UNITED STATES

The resilience of the Sanders campaign ahead of the February 1 Iowa caucuses despite its low pre-2015 profile with the national electorate, and the vigilance of banking watchdog…

Myanmar military will retain edge over key opponent

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MYANMAR

The military regime continues to crack down on anti-coup protesters. The National Unity Government (NUG) -- a parallel administration established by ousted lawmakers and other…

Field remains open as Brazil election campaign begins

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BRAZIL

The coming weeks will see the definition of vice-presidential candidates and the coalitions behind the leading contenders, ending some of the uncertainty surrounding the Brazilian…

Rising prices could upset Czech government’s plans

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CZECH REPUBLIC

This was widely anticipated after the consumer price inflation (CPI) rate accelerated to 3.0% year-on-year in March from 2.7% in February. The CNB hinted that inflation could…

Biden's re-election campaign will now focus on Trump

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UNITED STATES

In January, Biden shifted his re-election campaign into a higher gear, adding new personnel and a more direct focus on Donald Trump, whose success in Iowa and New Hampshire makes…

Macron is looking to enhance France’s industrial base

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FRANCE

France's manufacturing outlook.