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Mozambican government could ease IMF fears over debt

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MOZAMBIQUE

As Mozambique’s government struggles to deal with an ongoing controversy over 2 billion dollars in secret loans and unpaid debts, the government hopes new gas investments and the…

Philippines budget will help state and business

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PHILIPPINES

The budget was submitted on August 15 and is President Rodrigo Duterte's first. It is mildly expansive, focusing on the new administration's priorities of infrastructure, law and…

Saudi capital spending allocations are on the rise

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SAUDI ARABIA

However, because of the large surplus of 2.5% recorded in that year, Riyadh’s public debt is only about 25% of GDP, providing the government and the country’s sovereign wealth…

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…

Deteriorating external environment is main Greek risk

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GREECE

ND development plan.

Next UK government will have limited fiscal space

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UK

The party has been cautious regarding its economic plans, reflecting the difficult fiscal situation it will encounter should it win in July. Low growth and rising debt mean that…

Australian post-election fiscal conservatism is likely

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AUSTRALIA

As Australia seeks to manage slower demand from China and depressed commodities prices, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has called a 'double dissolution' election for July 2…

Budget will not offset South Africa junk rating risk

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SOUTH AFRICA

Fiscal outlook for South Africa.

Argentina reforms advance but carry political cost

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ARGENTINA

Following its strong results in the October mid-term election, the government has been pressing tax and pension reforms and a new fiscal accord with provincial governors; all…

Nigeria 2022 budget likely overestimates revenue

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NIGERIA

The NGN16.4tn (USD40bn) package is a new record for a federal budget in Nigeria and tracks with the threefold increase in nominal expenditure seen since the beginning of the…