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Greece's more competitive economy may turn to exports

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GREECE

Signs of resilience in the Greek economy.

War in Ukraine will deepen poverty in Central Europe

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EASTERN EUROPE

Central-East European (CEE) economies grow faster than most in good times but are more vulnerable in bad times, lacking the political and financial capital and competences to…

Weaker finance context would test all emerging markets

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INTERNATIONAL

These markets are benefitting from the softer US dollar and improved investor perceptions of central bank credibility. However, destabilising factors loom on the horizon.

Greece's market liberalisation may not work wonders

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GREECE

Freer access to markets and the professions has been recommended to stimulate competition, generate growth and benefit consumers. However, the benefits of such an approach for the…

Russia extends cheap mortgages to boost construction

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RUSSIA

The explanation lies in a government scheme offering subsidised mortgages, which drew prospective buyers to move faster than they might otherwise have done. While housing demand…

Lebanon’s debt-based model is ultimately unsustainable

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LEBANON

The insurance costs for Lebanon’s sovereign bonds rose rapidly in September, reflecting both general unease among investors in emerging markets and specific concerns about…

US financial flows are as important to growth as trade

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INTERNATIONAL

Exploring the US current account beyond goods trade.

Budget may give Australian government little help

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AUSTRALIA

Anchored by cash handouts and tax relief for consumers, Frydenberg presented the budget as the next phase of a post-pandemic economic strategy but many of its provisions have…

Rwandan renewable energy model may be hard to export

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RWANDA

Rwanda's energy expansion model.

US agribusiness faces pressure far beyond China trade

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UNITED STATES

US agribusiness outlook.