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1 – 10 of 332The Fed and ECB seem set to diverge, with the latter expected to cut rates in June. There is a rising prospect, bolstered by the resilient US labour market and Middle East…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286511
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It took policymakers decades to tackle the consequences of the market crash, partly due to conservative caution; this experience has encouraged other states to be more…
The initiative is aimed at improving the socio-economic position of ethnic Malay and indigenous people, a sizeable majority in Malaysia. The Barisan Nasional (BN) alliance, led by…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286153
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The government statement announcing the news alluded to “violations” and “shortcomings” that adversely affected public opinion and the CPV’s reputation. Thuong became president on…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286120
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This financing gap -- between what SMEs require to meet expansion targets and what they can raise from internal or external sources -- has been estimated at 1.1-2.2% of GDP…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285339
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The IMF has revised downwards its forecast for Saudi GDP growth in 2024 to 2.7% but raised its 2025 forecast to 5.5%. This reflects a positive medium-term outlook for the Gulf…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285518
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This is driving a rally in government bonds and equities. However, labour markets remain tight, fuelling wage growth and keeping services inflation above central banks’ 2…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283981
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The scope for looser policy remains uncertain given persistent inflationary pressures and the strength of the US labour market, while financial conditions are easier than when the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284283
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This is the first investment-grade (IG) rating given to Athens by one of the ‘big three’ rating agencies since 2010. The upgrade reflects Greece’s strong post-pandemic economic…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283186
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Financial markets are betting that ending the Law and Justice (PiS) party’s eight-year rule will help unlock EU funds, strengthen Poland’s institutions and increase its…