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Productivity growth is key to UK economic prospects

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UNITED KINGDOM

Real wages are now falling at a record pace and the economy is close to recession. While some of the determining factors of the current low-growth, high-inflation environment are…

Lower US income inequality will shift policy narrative

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UNITED STATES

For the last two decades income inequality among workers has widened in the United States and become a significant political issue. However, the tight post-COVID-19 labour market…

Public spending will drive growth in Romania

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ROMANIA

Investment in infrastructure has offered opportunities for economic expansion despite shrinking exports, weak consumption, inflation and high interest rates. Romania’s positive…

Portugal’s stable economic performance should continue

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PORTUGAL

Portugal's economic outlook.

Inflation and growth pose Chile governability risks

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CHILE

An early reduction in inflation is crucial to avoid a possible recession in 2023. Inflation is currently the economic problem foremost in Chileans’ minds, threatening further…

Ukrainian cabinet faces tough economic conditions

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UKRAINE

The economic challenges facing the Ukrainian government.

Gig workers will slowly redress the benefits imbalance

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INTERNATIONAL

ILO employment-protection recommendations.

Conflicting pressures drive discontent in Cuba

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CUBA

Political challenges facing Havana.

Portugal faces emerging structural challenges

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PORTUGAL

Outlook for Portugal.

Brazil labour market improves but doubts will persist

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BRAZIL

Unemployment fell to 7.4% at the end of 2023. Despite a fall in the participation rate, the positive figures also show that over 100 million people are currently employed…