Deflation will persist in Japan despite steady growth

Japan has achieved its longest stretch of economic growth since the 1980s, but job markets are weaker than they seem

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Pension reform could derail France’s Macron

The French president may struggle to push through his next major project -- unless he wins union support

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The global economy is set for higher productivity growth but stagflation looms as a less favourable scenario

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Although Chechen fighters feature large in the Syrian conflict, their return is not the prime cause of Caucasus unrest

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ExxonMobil expects to begin producing oil in the country in 2020

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A crackdown on both legal and illegal immigration will crimp consumption, productivity and labour market growth

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Modest growth in 2017 did not offset concerns over jobs and inflation that are plaguing the government

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The government faces constant challenges in keeping large population groups satisfied with their economic conditions

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Revelations in the draft 2018/19 budget helped spark recent, largely socio-economic demonstrations

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US withdrawal of protected status for migrants threatens to put pressure on fragile societies

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