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COVID-19 threatens to fragment the EU further

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EU

Euro-area unity.

South Sudan's fiscal policies risk hyperinflation

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SOUTH SUDAN

The report has dominated the economic news in South Sudan as macroeconomic conditions in the country have deteriorated rapidly. Soaring inflation, low oil prices and a persistent…

Oman and Bahrain are the most vulnerable Gulf states

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BAHRAIN/OMAN

Oman and Bahrain, already struggling with rising public debt levels and high fiscal deficits, are in the most exposed medium-term position.

Argentina stabilisation plan will prove challenging

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ARGENTINA

With Milei now predicting six months of stagflation and up to two years to reduce inflation from triple digits, dollarisation appears to have been shelved. Instead, he seems…

Italy’s next coalition will face fiscal policy hurdles

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ITALY

The Eurosceptic right-wing parties are likely to lead the next government, and there are significant concerns in Brussels and other EU capitals regarding what such a government’s…

Fiscal discipline will be key part of euro-area reform

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EURO-AREA

Options for euro-area reform.

The great GDP contraction may herald huge crowding out

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INTERNATIONAL

Economic stimulus schemes and gaps.

Protracted debt talks may stall Ghana's recovery

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GHANA

This follows IMF Executive Board approval, on May 17, of a 36-month USD3bn Extended Credit Facility (ECF) aimed at addressing the country’s debt crisis. This was followed…

London summit will improve global tax transparency

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INTERNATIONAL

Anti-corruption summit outcome.

Thirst for African Eurobonds belies higher credit risk

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AFRICA

African Eurobond push