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Ghanaian banking reforms should strengthen sector

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GHANA

The move follows a streamlining process by the government over the past two years that has seen nine major banks liquidated by the Bank of Ghana (BoG). President Nana Akufo-Addo…

Low corporate lending reflects Russian growth outlook

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RUSSIA

Corporate lending in Russia.

Banks may challenge Romanian debt-discharge law

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ROMANIA

New law allowing borrowers to extinguish mortgage-backed loans.

Tax exposes fiscal challenge facing Italy’s coalition

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ITALY

The measure sent bank stocks tumbling and ignited intense political debate, after which the government partially backtracked. The displays the ad-hoc nature of Meloni's economic…

South Africa faces fiscal reform challenges

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SOUTH AFRICA

However, there are question marks over his ability to deliver on the ambitious spending cuts needed as tax collection falls in a weak economy.

Further Mexico rate hikes likely in 2018

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MEXICO

Monetary policy moves.

Mexico candidates’ economic plans are overly ambitious

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MEXICO

Their economic proposals are intended to impress voters but seem largely uncosted and risk generating unrealistic expectations of the winner. Polling points to a clear victory for…

Philippine twin deficits will likely widen this year

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PHILIPPINES

Spending on infrastructure and populist social policies signed into law ahead of the May midterm elections are putting pressure on the Philippine budget.

Argentine presidential hopefuls present platforms

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ARGENTINA

Given a less-than-favourable economic outlook, the presidential frontrunners' proposals are at the core of the electoral campaign. Following the August primaries, all three…

China slowdown looms over global GDP growth

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INTERNATIONAL

The Chinese slowdown will also affect many developing countries that rely on raw materials exports to China and have already been impacted by sharp rises in interest rates, as…