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EM Sovereign Credit: Vulnerabilities from external financing conditions
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EM Sovereign Credit: Vulnerabilities from external financing conditions


In the near-term, emerging sovereign credit benefits from favourable external tailwinds and official support.

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IMF World Economic Outlook: A diverging growth path for emerging markets

IMF World Economic Outlook: A diverging growth path for emerging markets

The IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook update provides a glimmer of hope. After the 3.5% contraction in 2020, global growth is set to rise by 5.5%…
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South Africa: High fiscal consolidation commitment but weak budget viability

South Africa: High fiscal consolidation commitment but weak budget viability

Last week’s Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) served as an opportunity for the National Treasury to double down on its commitment to…
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Emerging Markets: Growth and fiscal insights from IMF’s economic update
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South Africa budget: A Herculean task awaits
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Emerging Markets: Growth and fiscal insights from the IMF's economic update
Emerging Markets: Growth and fiscal insights from the IMF's economic update
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South Africa: Reaffirming the tedious reform course
South Africa: Reaffirming the tedious reform course
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South Africa: Trump’s unwelcome attention

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De-dollarisation: More BRICS in the wall
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South African elections to bring new challenges for ruling ANC
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EMEA FX Talking: Upside down
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South Africa and the Rand: On the lookout for an (in)credible budget
South Africa and the Rand: On the lookout for an (in)credible budget

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South Africa: Key takeaways from the 2023 budget
South Africa: Key takeaways from the 2023 budget
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EM Sovereign Credit: External vulnerability heatmaps
EM Sovereign Credit: External vulnerability heatmaps
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EM Credit: Attacked from the core
EM Credit: Attacked from the core
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IMF World Economic Outlook: Looking beyond the pandemic for emerging markets
IMF World Economic Outlook: Looking beyond the pandemic for emerging markets