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Constant global vigilance is key to containing piracy

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INTERNATIONAL

The world's 'hot-spots' for piracy.

Japan’s recession will deepen but recovery will follow

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JAPAN

GDP is likely to have contracted even more sharply in the second quarter, when the lockdown was at its height. The reopening of China’s economy, about two months ahead of Japan’s…

Prospects for the US economy to end-2022

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PROSPECTS H2 2022

Prospects for the US economy to end-2022.

Genetics contributes to rising regional inequalities

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INTERNATIONAL

'Left behind' economics

Risks threaten optimistic Greek growth forecasts

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GREECE

After the 2021-22 post-pandemic rebound, growth is stabilising at around 2%. Barring new external shocks, it is expected to remain at this level in the coming years. Improved…

German automakers face obstacles on all fronts

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GERMANY

German manufacturers face a multi-faceted competitiveness challenge. Domestic output almost halved from 2016 to 2021. The failure to match rivals in the development of electric…

Jordan’s stalled economy risks rising social tensions

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JORDAN

The economy faces chronic problems of low growth, joblessness and declining living standards, resulting in periodic protests. Its heavy dependence on foreign aid, especially from…

Mexico's dual labour market hinders development

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MEXICO

However, the country has a dual labour market with an informal sector in which millions of Mexicans work, without written contracts, guarantees to basic rights or social security…

Near-term US outlook is solid, but clouds are building

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UNITED STATES

Core personal consumption expenditure inflation is 4.7% year-on-year, above the 2.0% target. The economy is holding up, with the OECD now forecasting GDP growth of 1.5%, up from…

China's MeToo movement challenges entrenched abuses

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CHINA

Gender inequality and the MeToo movement in China.