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US Fed’s independence is likely to stay

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UNITED STATES

This comes after a July 19 interview in which President Donald Trump expressed discontent with the Fed’s upward interest rate trajectory and speculated that it could choke the…

Erdogan’s new term brings more of the same in Turkey

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TURKEY

The presidential and parliamentary elections held this month will define Turkey’s trajectory over the next five years and possibly even longer.

Overheating may tighten Central Europe monetary policy

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CZECH/HUNGARY

The meetings are expected to provide forward guidance on monetary policy. With consumer prices reaching a five-and-a-half year high in Hungary and a seven-month high in the Czech…

Pressure will grow on Italy’s debt sustainability

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ITALY

Successful use of EU funds is vital to putting the economy on an improved trajectory, but Italy has a poor record on absorbing EU funds. Failure would compound the country's…

Weak GDP growth makes case for more easing in Japan

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JAPAN

The previous quarter's output was revised upward to 2.0% from the original 1.7%. For the first six months, Japan has grown at a bit more than 1.1% (annualised) -- above its…

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…

Central banks battle inflation and political headwinds

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INTERNATIONAL

With greater-than-usual uncertainty about the course of inflation and economic growth, decisions taken now by central banks will have a crucial impact on longer-term growth…

Kyrgyz growth is hostage to gold and remittances

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KYRGYZSTAN

Kyrgyzstan economic update.

Fiscal framework will aim for sustainability

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BRAZIL

The framework’s goal is to give the government flexibility to implement its policy commitments, including the Bolsa Familia welfare programme and increased minimum wages and…

Brazil's debt outlook improves but surplus is distant

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BRAZIL

Outlook for Brazilian debt.