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Growth pessimism is gaining ground in Latin America

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LATIN AMERICA

In December 2014 ECLAC had anticipated expansion in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) of 2.2% for 2015. It is now forecasting growth of only 0.5%, down from 1.1% in 2014 and…

EU must compete with other powers for Balkan influence

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BALKANS/EU

EU's rivals in Western Balkans.

China and South Korea will disengage as ties sour

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CHINA/SOUTH KOREA

Seoul in June accused China’s ambassador of violating diplomatic protocols and interfering in South Korea's internal affairs. Later that month, Seoul cleared the way for full…

Slower Chile growth will bring electoral challenges

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CHILE

Chile's economic outlook.

Inflation adds to Brazil’s multiple economic woes

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BRAZIL

This is close to the ceiling of the target band of 2.25-5.25% set for this year. In response, the Central Bank last week raised its benchmark interest rate from a record low of…

Latin American recovery will prove elusive in 2016

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LATIN AMERICA

Declining regional growth projections.

Kokang conflict will damage China-Myanmar ties

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MYANMAR

The fallout from the violence in Kokang.

Export diversification augurs well for Europe's growth

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EUROPE

The diversification and quality of European exports.

Uruguay party primaries point to change of government

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URUGUAY

The October general elections.

Volatility of Mexican peso likely to worsen in 2018

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MEXICO

The peso is depreciating sharply due to renewed uncertainty surrounding the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Further volatility may be caused by an acrimonious and…