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Cuba will struggle to keep inflation at bay

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CUBA

So far, state-sector price controls and price caps on food and private markets have prevented runaway inflation. However, producers are withholding goods or selling on the black…

COVID-19 shocks point to recession in Latin America

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LATIN AMERICA

The economic impact of COVID-19.

Czech government will be wary of more virus missteps

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CZECH REPUBLIC

Unlike the first wave, the government’s reaction to the second wave of COVID-19 was late and tainted by political calculations. Mixed signals from the political establishment and…

Burundi’s foreign overtures may have mixed impacts

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BURUNDI

In contrast to his predecessor’s open hostility towards the multilateral system, Ndayishimiye stressed the importance of international cooperation. However, Ndayishimiye will have…

Guatemala’s economy on the way to recovery

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GUATEMALA

National GDP nevertheless contracted by just 1.5% in 2020 -- less than almost any other country in Latin America. Resilient remittances and exports, coupled with unprecedented…

Ecuador deal will help long-term debt sustainability

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ECUADOR

COVID-19 lockdown measures and low oil prices are weighing on the economy, which the IMF expects to contract by 6.7% this year. According to the IMF, Ecuador’s gross financing…

Dominican Republic on track for a robust recovery

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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

In comparison with 2019 output figures, the 2021 GDP increase amounts to 4.7%, reflecting a real reactivation of the economy rather than merely a statistical rebound, as seen in…

Costa Rica’s economy looks set for a strong recovery

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COSTA RICA

GDP posted growth of 9.4% year-on-year in the second quarter, the highest rate in 23 years. According to high-frequency data, economic recovery appears to have continued between…

Shallower recession will not boost Russia's GDP hopes

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RUSSIA

The ministry's optimism is based on a recovery in global oil prices, the limited effects of COVID-19 lockdown measures on industries and businesses, and a rebound in domestic…

Nigeria's COVID-19 response at risk from weak links

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NIGERIA

Nigeria's COVID-19 response.