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Slowdown Ahead In Central and Eastern Europe
Following a period of heady growth, the region’s economies are expected to slow in the face of the eurozone slump, lower EU investment, and coronavirus.
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Caucasus: Cautious Optimism
Conflicts persist, but analysts see economic reforms continuing and democracy taking hold in a crossroads region.
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Keeping Turkey’s NPLs Under Control
Non-performing loans are a threat to Turkey's economic health.
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Turkey: Investment Draw
Despite political unrest, and criticism from trading partners, Turkey continues to draw foreign direct investment. Can FDI help it return to economic expansion?
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Egypt And Lebanon: A Tale Of Two Banking Systems
Egypt and Lebanon may have very different economies but they have one thing in common: the importance of their central banks.
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The Levant At A Crossroads
Levantine banks operate in fragile economies in a region facing severe upheaval. Some are finding a way through the chaos better than others.
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Erdogan Backlash Emboldens Pro-West Politicians
September saw a further weakening in the governing AKP party’s once-unassailable hold on power in Turkey, with respected former Deputy Prime Minister Ali Babacan announcing he will establish a new pro-business, pro-West party, citing “deep differences” with the AKP, or ...
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Armenia: Making The Velvet Revolution Work
Armenia’s popular new government is undertaking an ambitious economic overhaul. The early reviews are good.
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Turkish Opposition Candidate Flips The Script On Erdoğan
Election re-run results in blow to Turkey's ruling AKP.
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Turkey: Ripe For Reform?
Postelection, Turkey needs to take tangible measures to restore economic stability and government credibility and strengthen domestic capital markets.