China introduces new reference rate for pricing bank loans
China China introduces new reference rate for pricing bank loans Last Friday (Aug. 16), the People’s Bank of China announced that commercial banks should price their new lending according to a “loan...
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Report finds that one in three Russian workers involved in informal employment
Russia Report finds that one in three Russian workers involved in informal employment A just-released survey from the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy finds that about 25 million Rus...
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January-February figures show slowing Chinese economy
China January-February figures show slowing Chinese economy The National Bureau of Statistics reports industrial output growth slowed to 5.3 % y-o-y in the first two months of 2019 (over 7 ...
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Prices continue to soar in Russia
Russia Prices continue to soar in Russia Consumer prices have skyrocketed since Russia’s invasion to Ukraine last month. Import prices shot up with the ruble’s collapse. Prices of many food items ha...
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Russian inflation surged to heights last year
Russian inflation surged to heights last year The on-month rise in consumer prices in December, as in November, outpaced the last significant rise in November-December 2010 – not counting the record ...
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Problems of China’s largest real estate developers could affect financing possibilities for the entire sector
Problems of China’s largest real estate developers could affect financing possibilities for the entire sector Kaisa Group Holdings, a real estate developer listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange, def...
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Ukraine gets new 4-year IMF fund facility
Ukraine gets new 4-year IMF fund facility The IMF’s executive board decided on March 11 to go ahead with a new lending programme for Ukraine. The new fund facility lasts four years, during which time...
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China’s economic numbers signal more stabilised growth in October
#China China’s economic numbers signal more stabilised growth in October Last month’s economic growth, however, was lower than in pre-pandemic years and recovery from the lifting of covid restrictio...
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BOFIT releases latest forecast at China briefing
China,BOFIT Weekly Review BOFIT releases latest forecast at China briefing On Monday (Nov. 10), the Bank of Finland’s Institute for Emerging Economies (BOFIT) released its latest Forecast for China ...
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Economic imbalances weighing on Russia’s output growth
Russia,economy,BOFIT Weekly Review Economic imbalances weighing on Russia’s output growth Russia’s stock market has risen and the ruble’s exchange rate has strengthened in recent weeks on prospects ...
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Russia’s natural gas and oil exports facing new challenges
Russia,economy,BOFIT Weekly Review Russia’s natural gas and oil exports facing new challenges Russia’s last operational natural gas pipeline to Europe shuts down As expected, at the beginning of Jan...
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Fixed investment growth in Russia came to a standstill last year
BOFIT Weekly Review,Russia Fixed investment growth in Russia came to a standstill last year Russian fixed investment experienced across-the-board weakening last year, with completion of budget-funde...
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Despite devastating attacks, Ukraine’s economy grew by nearly 2 % last year
BOFIT Weekly Review,Ukraine Despite devastating attacks, Ukraine’s economy grew by nearly 2 % last year Energy sector destruction held back Ukrainian economic growth in late 2025 Ukraine’s 12-m...
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Global growth faces increased risks
global economy,trade,imf,BOFIT Weekly Review Global growth faces increased risks The International Monetary Fund (IMF) last week released its quarterly update of the World Economic Outlook. Global g...
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Despite missing forecast numbers, India posted robust economic growth in April-June
India Despite missing forecast numbers, India posted robust economic growth in April-June India’s GDP growth rose by 6.7 % y-o-y in real terms in the first quarter of the government’s fiscal ye...
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Sanctions on Russia further tightened in June
Russia Sanctions on Russia further tightened in June The European Union, United States and United Kingdom expanded their economic sanctions on Russia in June. The new round of sanctions are intended...
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Difficult to form a full picture of Russia’s sizeable public sector procurements
Russia Difficult to form a full picture of Russia’s sizeable public sector procurements Russia’s finance ministry reports that public sector contracts made last year under procurement oversight...
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Local governments in China struggle with access to finance
China Local governments in China struggle with access to finance Local government bond issues are currently on the decline. China's finance ministry reports that local governments last year issu...
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IMF wants China to continue with reforms
China IMF wants China to continue with reforms The IMF's 2018 Article IV Consultation praises China for its recent reform progress. It especially welcomes the actions taken tackling vulnerabilit...
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China and Russia impose most trade and investment barriers on European firms
China China and Russia impose most trade and investment barriers on European firms The European Commission's Annual Report on Trade and Investment Barriers notes that the wave of protectionism t...
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