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Algeria will create new obstacles for importers

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ALGERIA

In part, this reflects a slump in economic activity because of the COVID-19 pandemic and global policy responses. Yet it also points to a longer-term push to limit foreign…

Russia builds gold reserves to hedge against risk

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RUSSIA

Russia's strategy of building up gold reserves.

Central Asia currency woes heighten instability risk

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CENTRAL ASIA

Central Asia's currency problems.

New Zealand housing market may take a dive

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NEW ZEALAND

The likelihood of a housing market crash in New Zealand.

ECB sovereign QE could support inflation trends

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EURO-AREA

The programme expands existing purchases of asset-backed securities and covered bonds with large-scale buying of bonds issued by euro-area governments, agencies and European…

Nigeria forex restrictions are unsustainable

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NIGERIA

Instead it ordered that all foreign exchange purchases should occur through commercial banks. This move aims to stabilise the value of the naira by reducing effective domestic…

Investment in assets seen as inflation-proof will rise

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INTERNATIONAL

Traditionally, a balanced portfolio mix of 60% stocks against 40% bonds and cash offered investors some protection against inflation. However, recent periods when equities and…

Japan’s wage hikes will expand income gaps

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JAPAN

Elevating stagnant wages is Tokyo’s top priority and anti-deflation tool, necessary in creating a virtuous cycle of rising prices and incomes that boosts economic growth.

Australian foreign property rules are mainly political

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AUSTRALIA

The new rules, which include steeper taxes on foreign purchases of existing domestic properties, are part of a Labor strategy intended to free up more housing stock. The…

Atlante will be no panacea for what ails Italy's banks

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ITALY

Italian banks and Atlante fund.