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Germany may raise spending to reduce imbalances

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GERMANY

Germany’s chronic trade surplus.

China’s elevated youth unemployment will persist

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CHINA

Youth unemployment has surged as an increasing cohort of graduates enters a job market troubled by stagnant consumption, a private sector clampdown, the real estate crisis and…

Bhutan’s next government will aim to diversify economy

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BHUTAN

The ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) was ousted in the first round on September 15. The DNT and DPT manifestos concentrate on youth unemployment and public debt. The 2013…

Economic growth will boost Portugal’s government

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PORTUGAL

Portugal is set for the best five-year period of growth since the turn of the millennium, unemployment is falling and public finances are showing positive signs. The upswing is…

Prospects for the global economy to end-2017

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PROSPECTS H2 2017

PROSPECTS: H2 2017: Global economy

UK economy will recover quickly amid vaccine roll-out

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UK

The fall highlights the economic impact of the second lockdown; the third, from mid-December, will cause GDP to fall in the first quarter of 2021. The accommodation and food…

Food insecurity risks unrest across North Africa

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NORTH AFRICA

Food insecurity in North Africa.

Emerging Asia activity will slow despite China rebound

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INTERNATIONAL

ASEAN's growth is nevertheless expected to outpace global growth, of which China and India are expected to contribute more than 50% -- India about 15% and China around 35%.

Continuing upheaval may prompt Colombia downgrade

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COLOMBIA

COLOMBIA: Continuing upheaval may prompt downgrade