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Portugal: Bright Spot
Portugal is posting economic growth ahead of the EU average, but a high debt load and unmet needs for public investment signal lingering risks.
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Putting The GCC Back Together Again
Recent signs of outreach suggest an easing of the Saudi-Qatari quarrel. But don’t expect a united front against Iran.
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Saudi Arabia: Foreign Funds Undergird Boom
Robust demand for housing opens new opportunities for foreign developers to contribute—and profit.
Emerging & Frontier Markets
Nicaraguas Political Impasse
Fifteen months after a political crisis erupted, the economy continues to wobble. Some of the damage is self-inflicted; some imposed from outside.
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The Caribbean’s Weathering Economies
The Caribbean’s long-term outlook hinges on diversifying out of tourism and commodities and turning climate change challenges into growth opportunities.
Emerging & Frontier Markets
Morocco: The Long View
Morocco’s growth will continue to slow in 2019 but its strengths point to an acceleration down the road.
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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.
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Turks Intent On Drawing More FDI
Absence of election turmoil opens opportunity for economic reforms.<br />
Emerging & Frontier Markets
Ukraine: Rule Of Lawlessness
Ukraine has its strengths, but geopolitical concerns discourage foreign investors.
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Asia: Ravenous For Roads, Rail And More
China and Japan are major players throughout the region, yet private financing is still needed to meet massive infrastructure needs.
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Asian Development Bank Meeting Highlights Sustainable Fiji
The small Pacific island nation will host the annual lenders' meeting to discuss sustainable economic development and disaster resilience.
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Balkan Spring
Even with investor and public worries about corruption, the dynamic Balkan economies offer opportunities with the promise of EU membership.