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Inadequate policies will deepen Mexico COVID-19 blow

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MEXICO

A lack of testing may have led to an underestimation of infections, but with a population of 130 million, Mexico appears relatively unscathed by the pandemic so far. The virus…

Prospects for the euro-area in 2020

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PROSPECTS 2020

Prospects for the euro-area in 2020.

Many factors will restrict Russia’s recovery in 2023

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RUSSIA

This turnout was a far milder contraction than the many assessments made at the outset of the invasion of Ukraine of its likely impact on the Russian economy. It prompted a public…

UK shipping may not find Brexit such a bounty

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UK/EU

Brexit and the UK shipping sector.

Fading support for Ukraine will affect EU policymaking

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EU

This suggests a growing disconnect within European society from the realities of the war and a decrease in the perceived threat posed by Russia. This outcome reflects heightened…

Political crisis to hinder Nicaragua economic recovery

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NICARAGUA

However, the prospects of a sustained recovery are clouded by fiscal weakness, a precarious balance-of-payments position, a deteriorating business environment and the threat of…

South African lockdown easing should reduce hardship

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SOUTH AFRICA

The re-opening comes despite an infection rate that is expected to peak only later this year.

EU drought response may focus on short-term fixes

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EU

The resulting drought in many parts of the continent and its impact on agriculture have highlighted the threat posed by climate change to future food production. It has also…

South African relief plan will not halt further slide

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SOUTH AFRICA

South African relief package.

South African monopoly plan faces competing interests

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SOUTH AFRICA

The proposed overhaul, prompted in part by populist sentiment against so-called ‘white monopoly capital’, aims to facilitate competition and open the economy to smaller…