Kazakh fiscal buffers soften oil and COVID-19 blows

For an oil-revenue-dependent state, Kazakhstan is enduring low prices and COVID-19 pain without disastrous consequences

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Prospects for Argentina in 2021

The social and economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic will drag on well into 2021

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Global manufacturing production has rebounded in recent months, but the recovery will be uneven and uncertain

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The October 25 referendum saw an overwhelming majority in favour of drafting a new constitution

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The uncoordinated response of European states to the pandemic has greatly damaged tourism, especially in Southern Europe

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A second Trump term would see legislative gridlock, lawsuits and deep partisan divisions

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Every US state suffered a sharp GDP decline and job losses in April-June 2020; recovery will be uneven and uncertain

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Current opinion polls suggest Democrats could win the presidency, Senate and House next month

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The government has released its budget for 2020/21, amid the ongoing COVID-19 crisis

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Various pandemic-related support measures are due to expire amid rising hardship and depleted state finances

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