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Riyadh’s rapid-fire reforms may cause policy overload

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SAUDI ARABIA

The outlook for the Saudi private sector.

Brazil infrastructure investments will fall far short

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BRAZIL

Public investment in Brazilian infrastructure has declined in recent years, given the government’s fiscal constraints. President Jair Bolsonaro’s administration favours…

Saudi capital spending allocations are on the rise

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SAUDI ARABIA

However, because of the large surplus of 2.5% recorded in that year, Riyadh’s public debt is only about 25% of GDP, providing the government and the country’s sovereign wealth…

Kazakh policymakers seek growth in non-oil sectors

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KAZAKHSTAN

The modest GDP increase is attributed to government support for the economy as well as steadier oil prices and the launch of production at the Kashagan oil field. Low debt levels…

Long-term challenges cloud Ethiopia’s economic reforms

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ETHIOPIA

Outlook for Ethiopia's economic reforms.

BITs represent foreign trade policy shift for Brazil

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BRAZIL/INT

Brazil's shifting foreign trade policy.

FDI is unlikely to return to Turkey's mid-2000s peak

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TURKEY

Turkey’s failure to attract and retain FDI.

EU will fund most Greek infrastructure investment

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GREECE

Infrastructure investment.

Brazil government unity and support may face limits

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BRAZIL

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s cabinet-level economic team includes three potential presidential successors, representing parties from the centre-left, centre and…

Kazakh business climate improves but needs reform

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KAZAKHSTAN

The business climate in Kazakhstan.