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Despite decent fundamentals, growth has softened, and with it government support

Although popular protests highlight the salience of the issue, pension reform will not be a congressional priority

The government's long-promised higher education reform bill faces many critics and probable delays

Risks linked to commodity prices and China's growth are receding, but the outlook for emerging economies remains cloudy

Cheaper conventional fuels may pose a challenge to renewable energy projects

Tactics may become more violent but fiscal constraints will limit further education reform advances

Dissatisfaction with the government, virtually a lame duck, will complicate recovery and reform

The public consultation and congressional vote on a new constitution will be drawn out and the outcome uncertain