Search results

New bonds support Greek exit from bailout in 2018

Location:

GREECE

Greece’s return to bond markets.

Macedonian deal could upset Greece’s bailout exit

Location:

GREECE

This is almost certainly the last Eurogroup before Greece’s third economic adjustment programme terminates on August 20. Both sides seek an orderly phase-out so that what has…

Somalia's economy faces two extremely difficult years

Location:

SOMALIA

However, despite an improving post-electoral outlook, the economic challenges facing the country -- including restoring progress towards debt relief, improving domestic revenue…

Prospects for Venezuela in 2018

Location:

PROSPECTS 2018

Prospects for Venezuela in 2018.

Greece's more competitive economy may turn to exports

Location:

GREECE

Signs of resilience in the Greek economy.

Third Greek bailout may founder without compromise

Location:

GREECE

Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has reshuffled his cabinet to include ministers more accommodating to creditor demands. He is intent on concluding the second review rapidly in…

Gulf set for large-scale drawdown of foreign assets

Location:

GULF STATES

Gulf debt and sovereign wealth funds.

Egypt's budget sets ambitious revenue targets

Location:

EGYPT

The budget envisages an overall deficit of 7% of GDP, revised upwards from an earlier draft because of the effects of devaluation and higher interest rates on public debt…

EU fiscal rule reform will raise member-state tensions

Location:

EU

Debt and deficit rules have failed. Fiscal policy has become a matter of negotiation between the Commission and EU countries, with the former's judgement mattering more than…

Real test for Cambodian premier lies beyond key polls

Location:

CAMBODIA

In May, the National Election Committee (NEC) disqualified the Candlelight Party (CP) -- the only credible opposition player -- from participating in the polls, citing failure to…