Japan shies away from fiscal growth strategy

Economists arguing the case for secular stagnation across the rich economies point to Japan as a leading example

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Portugal faces emerging structural challenges

Uncertainty in external environment threatens to weaken demand and generate economic slowdown

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A revival of Maoist insurrection may complicate the country’s infrastructure push

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Former President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner looks increasingly likely to seek a third mandate this year

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The risks to China’s political and economic stability are many, diverse and growing

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Politicians of both parties are showing willingness to tackle rising education costs, albeit via different routes

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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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There has been a move towards consolidation in the banking sector with rumours of new mergers on an almost weekly basis

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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 Socialist Party will likely rely on the support of Basque or Catalan nationalist parties in order to govern

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