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Budget austerity will limit global spending and growth
All economies are being advised to strengthen their budgets, but this risks reducing spending on much needed reforms
InternationalSuccession plans in Tajikistan may face rising risks
President Emomali Rahmon’s eldest son Rustam is well-placed to succeed his father as leader in the future
TajikistanGlobal growth trend is stable amid high uncertainties
The IMF sees stable but underwhelming global growth, with most major economies improving but China and US growth slowing
InternationalHigh uncertainty, low asset volatility raises risks
The IMF Financial Stability report highlights the disconnect between high uncertainties and relatively low volatility
InternationalRussia will use BRICS summit to build support
The 16th annual BRICS summit begins today in Kazan
RussiaNorth Korean troops in Russia may raise security risks
Seoul has threatened countermeasures in response to reports of North Korean troops in Russia
North KoreaRussian inflation is unlikely to be tamed
Soaring demand and widespread supply constraints have caused inflation to remain well above the target rate of 4%
RussiaAsia’s coal use is likely to peak by 2030
China’s coal use, while rising, is close to peak consumption, although India and ASEAN’s use will increase for longer
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