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Italy's Renzi will face critical tests before year-end

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ITALY

This is a crucial step for the government before year-end, together with long-term banking issues and slowing economic recovery. The European Commission has allowed Italy…

New Zealand growth and revenue could disappoint

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NEW ZEALAND

This fiscal path is broadly consistent with the previous government’s, but the surpluses are planned to be smaller and net government debt is expected to drop below 20% of GDP two…

India budget shows commitment to fiscal prudence

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INDIA

It is only an interim budget because a general election is set to take place soon, most likely in April-May. The budget surprised many observers because of its lack of…

Prospects for Nigeria in 2021

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PROSPECTS 2021

These shocks will sustain already heightened reform pressures on the government during a period of diminishing public revenue. Security crises across various states and regions…

Mexico banks to benefit from financial inclusion push

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MEXICO

The governor cited goals for the government to pursue over the coming year including anti-corruption efforts, the encouragement of investment and the enthusiastic adoption of…

Nigeria’s president will struggle to contain threats

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NIGERIA

The bombing is the latest setback for the government. Recent military gains against Boko Haram and increasing oil production in the Niger Delta have failed to offset the distinct…

Poland's pension reform may undermine public finances

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POLAND

The zloty resumed a depreciating trend on July 4, following the announcement of radical pension reform by Development Minister Mateusz Morawiecki. A combination of investor…

UK economic strategy could bring short-term results

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UNITED KINGDOM

UK economic outlook.

Prospects for South-east Asia in the third quarter

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PROSPECTS Q3 2015

Prospects for South-east Asia in the third quarter.

Poland's economic outlook will be uncertain under PiS

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POLAND

Amid an ongoing constitutional crisis, the Law and Justice (PiS) government, which was sworn into office on November 16, has been busy revising fiscal targets and agreeing draft…