Temer will face vast political challenges in Brazil

Unpopularity, recession and the difficulties of building a stable coalition mar the acting president's prospects

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Atlante will be no panacea for what ails Italy's banks

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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The first-quarter price rally is proving unsustainable due to underlying market oversupply

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Despite substantial advances in renewable energy, solar still accounts for a tiny percentage of power generation

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Controversial as it is, fracking may be the only way to restore Colombia's gas self-sufficiency

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Alexey Kudrin is back, but only in an advisory role

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The Thirteenth Five-Year Plan comes at a critical stage in China's economic development

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The 'Brexit' risk is already affecting the UK economy and markets, but its ripple effects could be felt all over the EU

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Pena Nieto's reforms should strengthen growth in the long run, but they will have little effect during his term

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