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Debts could crimp growth prospects in emerging markets

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Debts issued by emerging markets have surged since 2008 and concerns are rising now monetary conditions are tightening

Weak long-run growth raises risks to the world economy

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INTERNATIONAL

Global GDP will grow by less this decade than the past unless there is a surprise uptick in productivity

Italy’s fragility is Europe’s biggest risk into 2018

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ITALY

Elections must be held by May 2018, against a backdrop of subdued growth prospects, indebted banks and rising refugees

Public banks can finance SDGs more, but 2030 is a rush

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INTERNATIONAL

The UNCTAD report urging public banks to do the “heavy lifting” to meet UN Sustainable Development Goals is ambitious

Risk and Opportunities, 2018, Part 3

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Risks mostly ignored by investors in 2017 will move front-of-mind in 2018

Many developing nations risk missing climate targets

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The IEA says that energy spending needs to more than double, and to surge in developing nations, to meet climate goals

Multiple risks threaten Nigeria’s economic recovery

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NIGERIA

Political and security risks will overshadow Abuja’s attempts at a rebound

Risks and opportunities 2021: Global economy

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INTERNATIONAL

Economic and health policies are key to the West and many developing nations emerging swiftly from double-dip recession

Lone US Fed dove raises concerns about orderly QE exit

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INTERNATIONAL

At the Federal Reserve meeting, Neel Kashkari voted no change and raised concern about the quantitative easing exit

China deals show Sri Lanka’s economic short-termism

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SRI LANKA

Sri Lanka has recently agreed a currency swap with China and secured a loan from its key partner