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War threatens Russia’s position as arms exporter

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RUSSIA

A combination of the threat of US sanctions, shifting patterns of demand on international markets, and the growing demands of Russia’s own military has caused arms exports to…

Slowdown will not spoil Colombia's long-term prospects

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COLOMBIA

The Colombian economy is growing at its slowest pace since 2009. However, this is in line with -- or better than -- most other countries in the region, and is not a cause for…

Weak forint will not shift Hungary’s monetary policy

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HUNGARY

It dropped to 332.2, a decline of 5.7% since March 10, when the forint reached its strongest level against the euro this year. While the forint has fallen steadily against the…

Rapid Chinese refinery growth will cap alumina prices

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INTERNATIONAL

Global alumina and bauxite markets.

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…

Slump in Turkish automotive sector will last into 2019

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TURKEY

The weak lira’s impact on the Turkish automotive sector.

Brazil's recession will be long and recovery tepid

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BRAZIL

Poor industrial performance adds to a long list of woes for an economy facing a deep recession, with increasing unemployment, high inflation and the risk of losing its hard-won…

This year is crucial for the 'productivity puzzle'

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INTERNATIONAL

Productivity prospects.

Carillion collapse may transform public-private deals

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INTERNATIONAL

Last month Carillion, the United Kingdom’s second-largest construction and outsourcing firm, went into liquidation. It employed 43,000 people and had 2017 revenues of 5.2 billion…

Hungary’s monetary stance may weaken forint further

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HUNGARY

Hungary’s financial and economic woes are deepening amid a second wave of COVID-19 infections, which is undermining business and consumer confidence, and threatening to derail the…