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Russian consumers will economise in downturn

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RUSSIA

Russian consumer trends.

Terms of Greece's third bailout will depress economy

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GREECE

In the absence of external funding, capital controls will remain. Banks will allow depositors to withdraw up to 420 euros (456 dollars)/week at one go rather than in daily…

Terrorism weighs down Tunisia's economic recovery

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TUNISIA

Achieving this goal will require discipline in keeping increases in public sector wages to their projected levels -- no easy task in the face of still-restless labour at a time of…

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.

COVID-19 poses a huge challenge to developing nations

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INTERNATIONAL

COVID-19 economic impact in developing countries.

Very high inflation may be the new normal in Turkey

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TURKEY

As state-owned banks apparently intervene to support the lira, the Treasury and Finance Ministry has proposed issuing domestic bonds with yields linked to the revenues of state…

Uzbek leader is free to reform but may lack will

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UZBEKISTAN

The Uzbek president's removal of his security chief.

Russia and oil have mixed impact in Caucasus

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CAUCASUS

Economic turmoil in the South Caucasus.

Virus impact will make Bulgaria keener to adopt euro

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BULGARIA

The country’s successful two-month lockdown ended on May 13. Bulgaria has raised its debt ceiling fivefold for this year and plans to sell debt on international markets…

The Saudi crown prince will relaunch his grand plans

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SAUDI ARABIA

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has started 2021 with a series of bold initiatives to give fresh impetus to visionary investment plans, after a pause because of reputational…