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Political turbulence overshadows economy in Venezuela

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VENEZUELA

The turbulent political outlook.

Uzbek reforms are dynamic but rely on leader's drive

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UZBEKISTAN

Since coming to power in 2016, Uzbek President Shavqat Mirzioyev has launched wide-ranging structural and economic reforms. There has been progress on economic change, although…

Ukrainian cabinet faces tough economic conditions

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UKRAINE

The economic challenges facing the Ukrainian government.

Prospects for the global economy in 2018

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PROSPECTS 2018

PROSPECTS 2018: Global economy

Markets do not expect Hungary to quell inflation

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HUNGARY

This was legislating by decree; the announcement gave few details of the changes from the budget passed in parliament in mid-2022. The announcement did say an increase in the…

Risk of Greek euro exit has risen but is still small

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GREECE

The prospects for Greek departure from the euro-area.

Belarus faces oil price and COVID-19 shocks

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BELARUS

Reduced global demand due to COVID-19 and the collapse of OPEC+ output caps have driven prices under 40 dollars per barrel. That does not benefit Belarus, as its petroleum product…

Uzbek economic reform actions do not include politics

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UZBEKISTAN

Currency exchange liberalisation starting with a 100% devaluation on September 5 is the first substantive domestic policy reform of Shavqat Mirzioyev's presidency. A year after…

Brexit will further destabilise weak Greek economy

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GREECE

Economic uncertainty in Greece after Brexit.

Belarus economic woes may complicate presidential poll

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BELARUS

This year started with a contraction of first-quarter GDP, after two years of very slow growth. Industrial output contracted as well. As world oil prices have dropped, Belarus no…