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Sound finances will help Russia navigate dual shocks

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RUSSIA

The collapse in commodity prices, above all oil, plus the impact of an extended lockdown have depressed Russia's exports, investment and consumption. The economic prospects could…

Cuba’s new constitution signals reform continuity

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CUBA

This is the strongest signal yet of President Miguel Diaz-Canel’s commitment to the reform process he inherited from his predecessor Raul Castro. The changes will not end…

Cuba's monetary reform will create multiple shocks

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CUBA

The long-postponed move is essential but will send shockwaves through the economy. Inflation and currency flight will soar. Salary and pension hikes will be quickly eaten up by…

Mexican government will seek to buy Banamex

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MEXICO

The move has further highlighted risks for international investors in Mexico under the administration of President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO), who appears to have…

Hungary’s economy is vulnerable without EU funds

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HUNGARY

The package targets banking, energy, retail, telecommunications, airlines, pharmaceuticals and advertising: service sectors where multinationals have important stakes. It is one…

Kazakh business climate improves but needs reform

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KAZAKHSTAN

The business climate in Kazakhstan.

Mexican banks may post another year of record profits

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MEXICO

AMLO’s government recently shelved a plan to buy part of the retail banking operations of Citigroup’s local subsidiary, Banamex -- a plan that had caused concern among bankers and…

Mexico is unlikely to become a lithium powerhouse

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MEXICO

Within 48 hours, Congress instead approved a plan to nationalise exploitation of lithium, prohibit new concessions and create a state-owned enterprise (SOE) to monopolise the…

New Kazakh leader will prioritise caution over change

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KAZAKHSTAN

Challenges facing Kazakhstan under a new president.

US investment controls will survive Trump

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UNITED STATES

The Trump administration has expanded powers to review inbound investments on national security grounds, in its campaign to deny China access to critical US technologies. The…