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GDP contracted for a second quarter in April-June; stronger consumption did not offset weaker exports and investment
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Faced with multiple economic challenges, Havana has relaxed rules on the use of the US dollar
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GDP grew by 3.2% year-on-year in the second quarter, but retail sales and private investment fell and exports were flat
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UK GDP fell by 24.0% on the year in May, little changed from April; the best OBR scenario sees a double-digit 2020 drop
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India and Indonesia are holding their ground on taxing US firms on digital services and products
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The COVID-19 pandemic has altered spending behaviour and consumption patterns; some changes are likely to stick
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The pandemic has brought digitalisation to the top of the government’s policy agenda and forced a rethink on firms
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UNCTAD estimates that the collapse in tourism this year and uncertain recovery could reduce global GDP by USD1.2-3.3tn
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The outlook is changing at an unmatched speed and scale; the path of the virus, and responses to it, will drive activity
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State oil company PDVSA is taking over private petrol stations, which will now be able to sell in hard currency
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