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South African relief plan will not halt further slide

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SOUTH AFRICA

South African relief package.

Economic plans may not stir South African government

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SOUTH AFRICA

Amid a surge of COVID-19 infections, however, the government appears focused on the health rather than the economic aspects of the crisis.

New Peru mining investment hopes may bring conflicts

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PERU

Opposition to mining, sometimes violent, has proved a deterrent to investment. As mineral prices, especially for copper, have increased substantially, the mining ministry hopes to…

Italy could be heading for a deeper recession

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ITALY

Italy's economy.

East Timor will struggle to improve economic outlook

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EAST TIMOR

The country is trying to rebuild its economy, which contracted by an estimated 7.6% in 2020. The fallout of the COVID-19 crisis has cut oil and gas income, which contributes about…

Prospects for US politics to end-2018

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PROSPECTS H2 2018

Prospects for US politics to end-2018

Costa’s victory strengthens stability in Portugal

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PORTUGAL

The PS has led the previous two governments, but this result means Costa will lead a majority government for the first time and thus will no longer require support from radical…

Colombia tax reform and budget will be watered down

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COLOMBIA

Various interest groups, including the private sector, political actors and civil society organisations, are likely to put pressure on the government to reduce its revenue targets…

Recovery will depend on Greek cooperation with lenders

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GREECE

Greece’s relationship with its creditors.

Further devaluation of Nigeria’s naira is likely

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NIGERIA

This is the second devaluation of the naira in less than six months on the official foreign exchange (forex) market. The CBN has previously staved off a devaluation despite the…