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Italy's political crisis could hinder attempts to agree and implement a credible post-pandemic growth strategy, Fitch Ratings says. Failure to enact such a strategy, including...

“The vaccines are here!”—the cry heard and welcomed the world over—has boosted hopes of a global economic recovery in 2021. Yet until vaccines are widely available,...

It is economic déjà vu for Zimbabwe as the central bank battles spiralling inflation. The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe is attempting to introduce ever-higher denomination...

Heavy-duty truck makers are investing heavily in new technology to develop zero-emissions trucks in order to avoid paying hefty penalties for non-compliance with carbon-emission reduction...

In just three months since we released our last forecast in October, recorded COVID-19 deaths have doubled to over 2 million, as new waves have...

The new Colombian Housing and Habitat Law (Ley de Vivienda y Habitat) enacted on January 15 will drive greater mortgage originations, increasing demand for housing...

The appointment of Germany's Christian Democratic Party's (CDU) new leader is consistent with our view that broad policy continuity on key fiscal and European issues...

Many a times our leaders in Africa agree on novelty ideas which in theory will transform the Continent and it's people. The unfortunate thing is...

After over two decades of record high growth, Panama is facing a sharp economic contraction following months of pandemic-related lockdowns. With support from the IMF,...

If you are an African of means, of moderate wealth, please stop accepting the fancy but illusive idea that educating your children in the West,...