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1 – 10 of 88Their 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…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB287016
ISSN: 2633-304X
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These difficulties have arisen despite the sharp rise in oil output to nearly 143 million barrels last year, from which the government received some USD1.6bn in revenues. Oil…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286685
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However, although output has grown, a tight labour market and persistent inflation have created new problems. The reorientation of trade away from Europe has resulted in a…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285374
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The IMF recently recommended structural reforms to bolster the economy, which has struggled to recover from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Brunei has long been reliant on…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284691
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RUSSIA: Tough choices loom over budget shortfalls
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES279856
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Local investors have used Turkey’s stock market as a hedge against the country’s runaway inflation and government attempts to 'lira-ise' the economy. The market's strong…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB275691
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The decision terminates the exemption put in place last year by former President Jair Bolsonaro to tackle rising inflation and boost his ultimately failed re-election campaign…
BRAZIL: Forecasts worsen as headwinds gather speed
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES197795
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The economic damage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic will be less severe than in other parts of Latin America. It is nevertheless weighing on activity, with structural weaknesses…
Prospects for Brazil in 2016.