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Swiss franc and Greek risk may hit Polish zloty

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EUROPE

While the Swiss franc has since retracted most of its unprecedented gains, Central European (CE) currencies -- peculiarly exposed to fallout from the SNB's decision by the high…

Prospects for the UK economy in 2022

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PROSPECTS 2022

However, the recovery has also led to supply bottlenecks and labour shortages, which have resulted in inflationary pressures. While most of the pandemic-related impacts on the…

Prospects for the Russian economy to end-2017

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PROSPECTS H2 2017

Prospects for the Russian economy to end-2017.

Cost-of-living strains curb Europe’s near-term outlook

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EU

Higher prices are hitting Western Europe harder than the United States or China, as the greater exposure to the Russia energy shock has been worsened by labour market and currency…

Prospects for the global economy in 2017

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PROSPECTS 2017

Prospects for the global economy in 2017.

Political pressure is rising for Polish bank mergers

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POLAND

State-controlled PZU Group, Poland's largest insurer, was already bidding for a 25% stake in Italian-controlled mid-tier lender Alior Bank, and now wants to acquire Austrian-owned…

Hungarian economic stimulus measures will leave gaps

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HUNGARY

The series of tax-related measures that the Fidesz government hopes will boost competitiveness and support GDP by reducing labour shortages.

Euro-area design flaws will curb GDP growth and reform

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EU

For critics, the euro-area imposes a one-size-fits-none approach to fiscal and monetary policy. While that applies also to the United States and China, given their regional…

CDU result gives Germany and Europe limited stability

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GERMANY

Kramp-Karrenbauer's election slightly increases the chances of Merkel remaining chancellor beyond 2019. It also puts her in pole position to succeed Merkel as chancellor.

Russia faces twin hits from COVID-19 and cheap oil

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RUSSIA

The steep fall in global oil prices and rapid spread of COVID-19 have ended hopes of economic revival in 2020. The government has allocated 300 billion rubles (4 billion dollars…