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China will be key to copper prices

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INTERNATIONAL

'Red' metal misses the commodity rally.

Further South African interest rate cuts are unlikely

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SOUTH AFRICA

South African inflation dynamics.

Argentine presidential hopefuls present platforms

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ARGENTINA

Given a less-than-favourable economic outlook, the presidential frontrunners' proposals are at the core of the electoral campaign. Following the August primaries, all three…

New fiscal measures unlikely to solve Greeks’ problems

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GREECE

A broad range of new measures aim to address Greeks’ growing dissatisfaction with the rising cost of living, deteriorating quality of public services, over-tourism and rising…

Cabinet changes radicalise tone in Venezuela

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VENEZUELA

New Vice-President Tareck El Aissami, currently governor of Aragua state, is a controversial appointment owing to allegations of complicity in drug and terrorism networks…

Greece may regain investment grade in 2023

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GREECE

Passage from speculative to investment grade (IG) would mark the end of the sovereign debt crisis besetting the country since 2009. The upgrade would lower government borrowing…

India budget shows commitment to fiscal prudence

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INDIA

It is only an interim budget because a general election is set to take place soon, most likely in April-May. The budget surprised many observers because of its lack of…

Upcoming Uruguay elections may see opposition win

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URUGUAY

President Luis Alberto Lacalle, who is not eligible for re-election, has seen his approval ratings fall somewhat over the past year although they remain positive. He hopes to…

Bangladesh faces stormy lead-up to elections

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BANGLADESH

The next general election is expected in January. The health of BNP leader Khaleda Zia, under house arrest, is reportedly deteriorating seriously. Separately, the United States…

Prospects for South-east Asia in 2024

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PROSPECTS 2024

Separately, regional leaders were somewhat reassured by the modest rapprochement between China and the United States -- influential powers in South-east Asia -- on the margins of…