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Mexico capital outflows point to investor uncertainty

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MEXICO

The administration’s continuous attacks against certain private-sector interests, domestic and foreign, have also rattled investors, seemingly contributing to increased capital…

Poor outlook drives fiscal expansion in Argentina

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ARGENTINA

Soon after taking office, President Mauricio Macri announced a "rain of new investments" from foreign companies attracted by the business-friendly tone set by his administration…

China supplants Fed as main risk to EMs

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INTERNATIONAL

While futures markets are assigning a 28% probability to a rate hike this month, emerging markets (EMs) are likely to remain under strain regardless of whether the Fed tightens…

Hong Kong and Denmark will keep currency pegs

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INTERNATIONAL

The longevity and outlook for currency pegs.

Fed's 2022 rate rises to bite fully this year

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INTERNATIONAL

The major central banks use one key tool to implement policy and influence the economy as directly as possible -- an overnight interest rate on banks’ reserves at the central…

Conflicting pressures shape Africa's monetary policy

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AFRICA

Other central banks in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) have been increasing rates in a bid to contain inflation and shore up currencies. However, further increases risk dampening growth…

Further Mexico rate hikes likely in 2018

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MEXICO

Monetary policy moves.

Myanmar currency instability could hit NLD's agenda

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MYANMAR

Currency and economic stability.

US rating agency reform to rest on enforcement

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UNITED STATES

The latest annual report of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on credit ratings agencies (CRAs).

Pakistan’s currency devaluation may not spur exports

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PAKISTAN

Pakistan's central bank last month allowed the currency to weaken by more than 4% in a week, and is hoping that devaluation will stimulate exports. The ruling Pakistan Muslim…