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Governance concerns may affect Poland's credit rating

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POLAND

Moody's may cut Poland's credit rating because of the government's controversial changes to the constitutional court, the agency has warned. The European Commission continues to…

Asia ‘ex-China’ investment will struggle for traction

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ASIA

There is sizeable demand for financial assets and products in Asia that exclude China. However, investor expectations that the US Federal Reserve (Fed) will not cut interest rates…

Political strife may hit business sentiment in Vietnam

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VIETNAM

The government statement announcing the news alluded to “violations” and “shortcomings” that adversely affected public opinion and the CPV’s reputation. Thuong became president on…

Another rating upgrade is likely for Hungary soon

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HUNGARY

Hungary thereby regains investment-grade status, albeit at the lowest level, from being downgraded to 'junk' because of doubts about the government's policies and the high public…

Commercial property poses risks for narrow focus banks

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EUROPE

Banks in larger EU states are heavily exposed to European and US CRE markets, which have further to fall in 2024. Writedowns are underway, dealing a blow to sentiment and harming…

Shifts elsewhere could build up Polish policy doubts

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POLAND

Poland's rating, therefore, remains at A2, despite persistent concerns about the policies of its one-year-old nationalist government, in particular, the threats to the…

Beijing's investment strategy in Africa to diversify

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CHINA/AFRICA

Outlook for Chinese investment in Africa.

Religious freedom will slowly expand in Vietnam

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VIETNAM

Catholics are a sizeable minority religious group in the country, numbering roughly 7 million out of a population of nearly 100 million. Vietnam and the Vatican have not had…

China's consumption growth will slow

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CHINA

Services including healthcare, entertainment and travel flourished while the share of housing in overall consumption fell, reflecting property-market troubles. Markedly lower…

UK housing market slump will be shallow but protracted

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UNITED KINGDOM

Fixed-rate mortgages now dominate the lending market, with interest rates above 5% compared with 1.5% one year ago. For first-time buyers, mortgage payments now account for the…