Risks outweigh rewards for very large EU bank mergers

The failed talks between Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank highlight both the perils and promise of combining

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Erdogan risks second Istanbul election defeat

Erdogan has few options to avoid a second election defeat in Istanbul; his problems are of his own making

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A majority of Scots rejected independence in 2014, but Brexit may lead voters to reassess their position

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Surging inflation could persist, requiring shifts in monetary and fiscal policy, as premier faces possible fraud charges

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A cut in gas prices will go down well with the new president's electorate, although he had nothing to do with it

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The current account deficit is expanding despite a sharp slump in import demand

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With the economy growing, and the government may be tempted to reduce its focus on developing non-hydrocarbon sectors

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With elections on the horizon, economic management is high on the agenda

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Hungarian central bank raised its deposit rate in March while continuing to keep overall policy ultra-loose

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Reimposed US sanctions have led to rising costs and barriers to import for Iranian manufacturers, even from China

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