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Risk of Greek euro exit has risen but is still small

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GREECE

The prospects for Greek departure from the euro-area.

Gig workers will slowly redress the benefits imbalance

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INTERNATIONAL

ILO employment-protection recommendations.

Mexico budget could bolster Morena election hopes

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MEXICO

The package also contains revenue legislation and lays out key economic assumptions such as the projected oil price and growth expectations for the US economy. A new president and…

Weaker finance context would test all emerging markets

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INTERNATIONAL

These markets are benefitting from the softer US dollar and improved investor perceptions of central bank credibility. However, destabilising factors loom on the horizon.

Pharmaceutical protectionism will outlast the pandemic

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INTERNATIONAL

Global trade in pharmacutical products and medical supplies.

Inflation adds to Brazil’s multiple economic woes

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BRAZIL

This is close to the ceiling of the target band of 2.25-5.25% set for this year. In response, the Central Bank last week raised its benchmark interest rate from a record low of…

Prospects for fossil fuels to end-2020

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PROSPECTS

This is the minimum level needed to sustain government spending in many hydrocarbon-exporting economies. Gas markets have proven more resilient to the economic disruption of…

Valuing online choices can aid policymakers’ decisions

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INTERNATIONAL

Quantifying digital consumption.

India’s budget plan risks being self-defeating

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INDIA

Total expenditure is projected at INR39.5tn (USD524.4bn), about 5% higher than the revised estimate for 2021/22. However, capital expenditure (capex) is expected to be more than…

Russia faces twin hits from COVID-19 and cheap oil

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RUSSIA

The steep fall in global oil prices and rapid spread of COVID-19 have ended hopes of economic revival in 2020. The government has allocated 300 billion rubles (4 billion dollars…