Italy-EU budget conflicts may not abate

Harsh negotiations are likely to prove detrimental for both sides

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Budget constrains Russia's arms purchase plans

Approving the next arms procurement phase will require the government to make hard spending decisions this year

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The government’s fiscal proposals attempt to balance increased social spending with efforts to reduce government debt

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Strong euro-area growth and inflation data have increased speculation about QE withdrawal but risks have also risen

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Lira weakness and slow growth will make it harder to justify development projects that may not attain revenue targets

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Leftist Alianza Pais has lost ground and may yet lose the presidency, but it remains Ecuador's dominant political force

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What appears to be a sector-specific dispute could have wide-ranging political and economic implications

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With the demise of the TPP, at least in its current form, attention is shifting to advancing RCEP

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Sagging domestic demand, falling mining investment and fallout from the Odebrecht scandal will weigh on growth

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A new industrial strategy prioritises raising productivity and broadens the focus beyond heavy industry

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