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Prospects for the global economy in the fourth quarter

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PROSPECTS Q4 2015

Prospects for the global economy in the fourth quarter.

Russian economic strategy will mix diverse approaches

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RUSSIA

The Kremlin is open to a range of viewpoints, and various plans are being drafted to avoid stagnation and reignite the growth rates of the 2000s.

Russian economic planners face investment squeeze

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RUSSIA

Forecasts of modest GDP growth next year assume a recovery in domestic investment, driven primarily by government spending to deliver a six-year growth and development strategy.

South African entrenched interests could stifle reform

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SOUTH AFRICA

Although this was above market expectations and the economy has avoided entering a technical recession, fears persist over the slow pace of reforms by President Cyril Ramaphosa’s…

Growth plans drive Russian oil giant's projects abroad

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RUSSIA

The Rosneft company's growth strategy.

Greece must grow faster to meet primary budget targets

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GREECE

Ahead of the elections, public attention was firmly focused on the state of the economy, particularly budget execution and foreign direct investment (FDI). The issue of social…

Bahrain’s tourism strategy will face stiff challenges

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BAHRAIN

Tourism development forms a key plank of Bahrain’s long-term economic growth strategy. However, almost all its Gulf peers are pursuing the same goal, armed with often-superior…

Latin America-China trade agenda may enter new phase

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LATIN AMERICA/CHINA

China-Latin America relations have entered a new phase with the commodity super-cycle over and Chinese growth decelerating. China is looking to diversify its engagement through…

Global trade and shipping will long remain subdued

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INTERNATIONAL

Trends in global trade and shipping.

Greece may regain investment grade in 2023

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GREECE

Passage from speculative to investment grade (IG) would mark the end of the sovereign debt crisis besetting the country since 2009. The upgrade would lower government borrowing…