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Recovery of Russian consumption is likely to moderate

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RUSSIA

Strong household demand, now restored to pre-war levels, mitigated the impact on GDP of falling exports last year. The consumer market is profoundly changed, with new brands from…

War and sanctions will hit Russian consumer spending

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RUSSIA

The cost will increase pressure on households already experiencing declining real incomes and worrying about the military mobilisation which the government says has taken 300,000…

Inflation could rise again in Russia in 2023

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RUSSIA

Inflation has subsided owing to base effects. War, sanctions, geopolitical isolation and economic restructuring have already undermined population living standards, with poorer…

Terms of Greece's third bailout will depress economy

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GREECE

In the absence of external funding, capital controls will remain. Banks will allow depositors to withdraw up to 420 euros (456 dollars)/week at one go rather than in daily…

Belarus economy in growth mode despite trade hitches

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BELARUS

Last year's GDP growth of 3% was largely attributable to higher prices for refined petroleum products sold to the EU and to a lesser extent a recovery in demand for manufactured…

Cuba will struggle to keep inflation at bay

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CUBA

So far, state-sector price controls and price caps on food and private markets have prevented runaway inflation. However, producers are withholding goods or selling on the black…

Russian courts Asia for imports and export sales

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RUSSIA

Shifts in Russian foreign trade.

Looser Chinese policy could aggravate US trade hawks

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CHINA

Consumption contributed more than ever in January-June but fears of weaker exports after the imposition of US-China tariffs from July 6 are exacerbating longstanding fears that…

China-South Korea trade relationship will transform

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CHINA/SOUTH KOREA

New developments in China-South Korea economic relations.

Prospects for China's economy in 2019

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PROSPECTS 2019

Prospects for China's economy in 2019.