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Fiscal risks loom largest in Lat Am & S. Africa

Among the major EMs, long-term fiscal problems look most challenging in South Africa and several large Latin American economies. And rising interest rates will make the fiscal squeeze needed to stabilise public debt-to-GDP ratios – and the hit to economic growth – even larger. Note: We’re holding a Drop-In on the outlook for Frontier Markets on Thursday at 14:00 GMT. Registration details here.

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