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Continued unrest will hit Nicaragua’s financial system

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NICARAGUA

The political crisis that began in Nicaragua last year has sent the economy into a deep recession. A collapse in consumer and business confidence has significantly reduced demand…

India's new economic council can weather lower growth

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INDIA

India’s poor growth run continued for a second quarter in April-June, the first quarter of the 2017-18 fiscal year (FY2017-18). Gross value added (GVA) was 5.6%, the slowest in…

Nigeria faces widening inequality and poverty crises

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NIGERIA

With the economy expected to contract by at least 5.4% this year, government measures to cushion the effects of the crisis are unlikely to be enough to stem worsening hardship for…

Kenya’s president will aim for fiscal consolidation

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KENYA

Nairobi cancelled a bond sale last year; it has 17 months to rebuild its credibility with investors before seeking to refinance a USD2bn Eurobond.

Export diversification augurs well for Europe's growth

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EUROPE

The diversification and quality of European exports.

Renminbi internationalisation will gather pace

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CHINA

Renminbi internationalisation.

Russia's 2018 GDP mini-surge will not be repeated

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RUSSIA

Russia's economic performance.

Renminbi zone will emerge slowly in ASEAN region

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ASEAN

Efforts in South-east Asia to reduce reliance on the dollar.

China tariffs are unlikely to alter LNG market forces

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INTERNATIONAL

China accounted for 12.1% of US LNG exports in 2017, taking more than 2 billion cubic metres (bcm). The inclusion of US LNG in China’s retaliatory tariffs raises concerns over…

Pakistan will avoid major changes in foreign policy

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PAKISTAN

In a speech at the inaugural Islamabad Security Dialogue (ISD), he said his country and India -- long-standing enemies -- should “bury the past and move forward”. He talked about…