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Emerging Europe Economics > Emerging Europe Economics Update — 17 May, 2012Policymakers have little room for manoeuvre European Economics > European Economics Focus — 17 May, 2012What will a euro-zone break-up involve?US Economics > US Economic Outlook — 17 May, 2012Recovery looks to be on firmer ground Emerging Asia Economics > Emerging Asia Economics Update — 08 May, 2012Australia on course for a budget surplus in 2012-13 Middle East & North Africa Economics > Middle East Watch — 04 May, 2012Growing risk of fiscal crises in the oil-poor Arab countries Emerging Europe Economics > Emerging Europe Economics Update — 16 Apr, 2012Hungary’s fiscal woes an obstacle to EU-IMF deal Canada Economics > Canada Economics Weekly — 02 Apr, 2012Fiscal austerity will dampen GDP growth this year European Economics > European Economics Weekly — 02 Apr, 2012Bigger firewall is a small step forward Emerging Asia Economics > Emerging Asia Economics Weekly — 02 Apr, 2012Indonesia - losing its shine?Japan Economics > Japan Economics Weekly — 02 Apr, 2012Raising the consumption tax: a small step forward

Canada Economics > Canada Economics Update — 30 Mar, 2012Budget austerity will constrain economic growth European Economics > European Economics Update — 29 Mar, 2012Euro-zone Fiscal Monitor (Mar.)Emerging Europe Economics > Emerging Europe Economics Update — 29 Mar, 2012Russia: from sweet spot to tough spot?This article appears in multiple services — 28 Mar, 2012Will the external sector rescue the recovery?Global Economics > Global Economics Update — 28 Mar, 2012Credit crunch has passed in US but not in the euro-zone UK Economics > UK Economics Update — 28 Mar, 2012Is government spending falling?Canada Economics > Canada Economic Outlook — 27 Mar, 2012Better export growth will help bolster GDP growth This article appears in multiple services — 21 Mar, 2012Budget 2012: Not rocking the boat UK Housing > UK Housing Market Update — 21 Mar, 20122012 Budget - Stamp Duty takes centre stage again Emerging Asia Economics > Emerging Asia Economics Update — 16 Mar, 2012India takes modest steps to correct budget deficit

This article appears in multiple services — 12 Mar, 2012Budget 2012 Preview Emerging Asia Economics > Emerging Asia Economics Weekly — 05 Mar, 2012Policymakers in wait-and-see mode Japan Economics > Japan Economics Weekly — 05 Mar, 2012How much will the auto-subsidy boost GDP?European Economics > European Economics Weekly — 05 Mar, 2012Will stubborn inflation scupper recovery hopes?Global Economics > Global Economics Update — 23 Feb, 2012How much will fiscal austerity constrain the recovery?Emerging Europe Economics > Emerging Europe Economics Update — 21 Feb, 2012Counting the fiscal costs of Putin's pledges Latin America Economics > Latin America Update — 16 Feb, 2012Taking stock of Brazil's budget cuts European Economics > European Economic Outlook — 06 Feb, 2012Crunch year for the euro-zone?Middle East & North Africa Economics > Middle East Economic Updates — 31 Jan, 2012Taxation plans in the Gulf are good news, but will take time European Economics > European Economics Update — 31 Jan, 2012Euro-zone Fiscal Monitor (Jan.)

European Economics > European Economics Update — 04 Jan, 2012Euro-zone Fiscal Monitor (Dec.)This article appears in multiple services — 03 Jan, 2012Another GBP18bn of fiscal tightening due in 2012 This article appears in multiple services — 21 Dec, 2011MPC Minutes (Dec.) & Public finances (Nov.)European Economics > European Economics Update — 07 Dec, 2011Italian prospects remain grim Emerging Europe Economics > Emerging Europe Analyst — 07 Dec, 2011Euro crisis to trigger recessions further east This article appears in multiple services — 05 Dec, 2011The Chancellor’s straitjacket could get tighter This article appears in multiple services — 01 Dec, 2011FSR highlights growing risk of credit crunch European Economics > European Economics Update — 30 Nov, 2011Euro-zone Fiscal Monitor (Nov.)Middle East & North Africa Economics > Middle East Economic Updates — 30 Nov, 2011First thoughts on the UAE's stimulus Emerging Asia Economics > Emerging Asia Economics Update — 30 Nov, 2011Indian economy slows, but worse is yet to come

This article appears in multiple services — 29 Nov, 2011Autumn Statement 2011 This article appears in multiple services — 22 Nov, 2011The Chancellor’s hands are tied Emerging Asia Economics > Emerging Asia Economics Update — 21 Nov, 2011How bad is Vietnam’s fiscal position?Emerging Europe Economics > Emerging Europe Economics Update — 17 Nov, 2011First thoughts on Hungary's move back to the IMF European Economics > European Economics Update — 16 Nov, 2011Will the new Spanish Government steady the ship?Emerging Europe Economics > Emerging Europe Economics Focus — 16 Nov, 2011Russia's new oil tax: radical reform or damp squib?European Economics > European Economics Update — 14 Nov, 2011Italy needs more than a new government Latin America Economics > Latin America Update — 14 Nov, 2011What are the implications of Argentina's subsidy cuts?Canada Economics > Canada Economics Weekly — 14 Nov, 2011Fussing over federal finances is misplaced Global Economics > Global Economics Update — 02 Nov, 2011Will the G20 achieve anything in Cannes?

European Economics > European Economics Update — 31 Oct, 2011Euro-zone Fiscal Monitor (Oct.)European Economics > European Economics Weekly — 31 Oct, 2011Policymakers fail to get ahead This article appears in multiple services — 28 Oct, 2011Chinese whispers alone won't save the euro This article appears in multiple services — 25 Oct, 2011How damaging will a Greek default be?Emerging Asia Economics > Emerging Asia Economics Update — 24 Oct, 2011How vulnerable is Indonesia to a global financial crisis?Global Economics > Global Economics Focus — 24 Oct, 2011Does a sovereign debt crisis always cause a financial crisis?US Economics > US Economics Weekly — 17 Oct, 2011Trade protection policies becoming more appealing Emerging Asia Economics > Emerging Asia Economic Outlook — 05 Oct, 2011Asia set to weaken but still outperform European Economics > European Economics Update — 04 Oct, 2011Greek budget does not eliminate near-term default risks European Economics > European Economics Update — 29 Sep, 2011Euro-zone Fiscal Monitor (Sep.)

Global Economics > Global Economics Update — 28 Sep, 2011Are we any closer to a Tobin tax?European Economics > European Economics Update — 07 Sep, 2011German court ruling points to troubles ahead Emerging Europe Economics > Emerging Europe Economics Update — 07 Sep, 2011Hungary’s budget black hole filled only temporarily European Economics > European Economics Update — 01 Sep, 2011Euro-zone Fiscal Monitor (Aug.)This article appears in multiple services — 24 Aug, 2011Encouraging private sector investment should be part of any Plan B Emerging Asia Economics > Emerging Asia Economics Weekly — 22 Aug, 2011Thailand's central bank faces a policy dilemma European Economics > European Economics Update — 17 Aug, 2011On the road to fiscal union?Canada Economics > Canada Economics Update — 17 Aug, 2011New stimulus pledge won’t prevent growth slowdown Global Economics > Global Economics Update — 16 Aug, 2011Policymakers may be increasingly impotent European Economics > European Economics Update — 16 Aug, 2011Market relief for Portugal likely to be short-lived

This article appears in multiple services — 15 Aug, 2011What consumers need most is lower commodity prices European Economics > European Economics Update — 10 Aug, 2011Could German courts block the bail-outs?Emerging Asia Economics > Emerging Asia Economics Update — 10 Aug, 2011How quickly would Asia recover from another global downturn?This article appears in multiple services — 09 Aug, 2011Fed's longer low rate pledge won't change much European Economics > European Economics Update — 09 Aug, 2011France's problems threaten policymakers' firepower European Economics > European Economics Update — 09 Aug, 2011Italy’s fiscal measures will need to be seen to be believed Emerging Asia Economics > Emerging Asia Economics Update — 08 Aug, 2011Asian governments will continue buying US debt This article appears in multiple services — 08 Aug, 2011Are emerging markets immune?European Economics > European Economics Update — 08 Aug, 2011ECB purchases may have little lasting impact European Economics > European Economics Update — 04 Aug, 2011ECB softens its stance

Emerging Asia Economics > Emerging Asia Economics Focus — 03 Aug, 2011Should we be worried about sovereign debt in Asia?Emerging Asia Economics > Emerging Asia Economics Update — 03 Aug, 2011The Philippines targeting investment grade UK Consumer > UK Consumer Analyst — 02 Aug, 2011Squeeze on real pay to worsen European Economics > European Economics Update — 01 Aug, 2011Can the new rescue package solve Greece’s problems?European Economics > European Economics Update — 01 Aug, 2011Euro-zone Fiscal Monitor (Jul.)US Economics > US Economics Weekly — 01 Aug, 2011Downgrade, default or both?US Economics > US Economics Update — 31 Jul, 2011Default seemingly averted, but downgrade almost certain Global Economics > Global Markets Update — 29 Jul, 2011Essential points on the US debt crisis Middle East & North Africa Economics > Middle East Economic Updates — 26 Jul, 2011What is the impact of Saudi Arabia’s aid to Jordan?European Economics > European Economics Weekly — 25 Jul, 2011Back from the brink, for now

This article appears in multiple services — 22 Jul, 2011What if the US loses its AAA rating?Emerging Europe Economics > Emerging Europe Economics Focus — 21 Jul, 2011Euro-crisis: How big is the contagion threat?US Economics > US Economics Update — 20 Jul, 2011Plenty of deficit reduction plans, but still no agreement European Economics > European Economics Update — 20 Jul, 2011Greece needs much more than a bank levy European Economics > European Economics Update — 19 Jul, 2011Last chance saloon for euro-zone policymakers?UK Economics > UK Economics Focus — 18 Jul, 2011Does the Government need a Plan B?European Economics > European Economics Focus — 18 Jul, 2011How a banking crisis could sink the euro US Economics > US Economics Weekly — 18 Jul, 2011How exposed is the US to European debt defaults?European Economics > European Economics Update — 13 Jul, 2011Italy’s troubles raise risk of euro-zone break-up European Economics > European Economics Update — 12 Jul, 2011The beginning of the end for the euro?

Emerging Asia Economics > Emerging Asia Economics Update — 11 Jul, 2011How big a worry is the suspension of US aid for Pakistan?US Economics > US Economics Weekly — 11 Jul, 2011Debt ceiling impasse drags on European Economics > European Economics Weekly — 11 Jul, 2011A reality check for Portugal Global Economics > Global Economics Focus — 07 Jul, 2011Why do countries default and what are the consequences?European Economics > European Economics Update — 30 Jun, 2011Hidden costs could hinder Portugal’s fiscal efforts European Economics > European Economics Update — 29 Jun, 2011Euro-zone Fiscal Monitor (Jun.)European Economics > European Economics Update — 29 Jun, 2011Greek disaster averted, for now at least European Economics > European Economics Update — 28 Jun, 2011Bank roll-over plan a small step forward for Greece This article appears in multiple services — 27 Jun, 2011Sagging tax receipts put cracks in Plan A This article appears in multiple services — 21 Jun, 2011Public Finances (May) & CBI Ind. Trends (Jun.)

Japan Economics > Japan Economics Weekly — 20 Jun, 2011New budget, same old problems US Economics > US Economics Weekly — 13 Jun, 2011End of QE2 won't drive Treasury yields higher This article appears in multiple services — 13 Jun, 2011Between a rock and a hard place Middle East & North Africa Economics > Middle East Economic Updates — 09 Jun, 2011Will Oman's additional spending boost growth?This article appears in multiple services — 07 Jun, 2011Plan B worries underline low interest rate outlook Canada Economics > Canada Economics Update — 06 Jun, 2011Federal Budget 2011 Emerging Asia Economics > Emerging Asia Economics Update — 06 Jun, 2011Pakistan's fiscal target may prove difficult to achieve Canada Economics > Canada Economics Weekly — 06 Jun, 2011Budget unlikely to differ much from first version Japan Economics > Japan Economics Update — 02 Jun, 2011Doubling of consumption tax still not enough Middle East & North Africa Economics > Middle East Economic Updates — 02 Jun, 2011What is the economic impact of Egypt's new budget?

This article appears in multiple services — 02 Jun, 2011Fringes of UK to be worst affected by fiscal squeeze European Economics > European Economics Update — 01 Jun, 2011Euro-zone Fiscal Monitor (May)This article appears in multiple services — 24 May, 2011Public Finances (Apr.)US Economics > US Economics Weekly — 23 May, 2011US spends an unhealthy amount on health care China Economics > China Economics Focus — 20 May, 2011Is China serious about rebalancing?Emerging Asia Economics > Emerging Asia Economics Update — 19 May, 2011New Zealand set for a prolonged fiscal tightening This article appears in multiple services — 12 May, 2011Bulk of fiscal squeeze yet to come Emerging Asia Economics > Emerging Asia Economics Update — 10 May, 2011Australia still targeting a quick return to budget surplus US Economics > US Economics Weekly — 09 May, 2011Treasury getting perilously close to debt ceiling European Economics > European Economics Update — 26 Apr, 2011Euro-zone Fiscal Monitor (Apr.)

This article appears in multiple services — 21 Apr, 2011Retail Sales & Public finances (Mar.)This article appears in multiple services — 18 Apr, 2011Hard to argue with negative outlook on US AAA credit rating Japan Economics > Japan Economics Weekly — 18 Apr, 2011Little room for manoeuvre in public finances Canada Economics > Canada Economics Weekly — 11 Apr, 2011Debate on corporate tax rates warms up US Economics > US Economics Update — 06 Apr, 2011Budget fight: Round 2 Canada Economics > Canada Economics Weekly — 04 Apr, 2011Fiscal stresses mean no big election giveaways Japan Economics > Japan Economics Weekly — 04 Apr, 2011Risk of fiscal crisis growing Japan Economics > Japan Economics Update — 29 Mar, 2011How will reconstruction be financed?European Economics > European Economics Update — 29 Mar, 2011Euro-zone Fiscal Monitor (Mar.)This article appears in multiple services — 28 Mar, 2011OBR unwise to bank on strong demand

Japan Economics > Japan Chart Book — 24 Mar, 2011Economy fragile even before disaster struck This article appears in multiple services — 23 Mar, 2011Budget 2011: Still banking on Plan A This article appears in multiple services — 23 Mar, 2011Budget 2011 - No short-term fixes for property This article appears in multiple services — 23 Mar, 2011UK Budget Checklist 2011 This article appears in multiple services — 22 Mar, 2011Consumer Prices & Public Finances (Feb.)Middle East & North Africa Economics > Middle East Economic Updates — 21 Mar, 2011The economic implications of Saudi Arabia's latest stimulus UK Economics > UK Economics Focus — 15 Mar, 2011Budget 2011 Preview European Economics > European Economics Update — 15 Mar, 2011What does the "Euro Pact" mean for Portugal?European Economics > European Economics Update — 14 Mar, 2011Will the "Grand Bargain" prove to be a turning point?

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