Ecuador's banks face severe test in 2016-17

The deep recession, rising unemployment and lack of liquidity will pose challenges for a hitherto strong sector

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Argentine debt success does not eliminate doubts

The default resolution does not solve pending difficulties with stabilising the economy

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Hungary's creditworthiness improves as Poland's comes under strain

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The recent crude price rally has encouraged strained US tight oil producers, but price-driven skittishness persists

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The country's power utility was responsible for regular blackouts last year, but now appears to be turning a corner

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Upcoming political and economic transitions could reopen old faultlines in society

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New governor will come under increasing pressure domestically

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The newly launched fund staved off a short-term crisis, but could sow the seeds of longer-term concerns

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Laos's new government will seek fresh diplomatic contacts, but still needs China's support

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Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull seeks an electoral mandate in July for his premiership, but Labor is polling close

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