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Apr-18 Rising geopolitical tensions, increased protectionism and unexpectedly abrupt tightening of global financial conditions pose downside risks to growth market economies, especially in Asia, says the World Bank. Growth in the key Asian region is projected to increase in 2018 and 2019. Indonesia, Brazil and India will all pick up pace, even as China moderates.
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12-Mar-18 Despite the increased use of electronic payments around the world, there is “scant evidence” of a shift away from cash, according to the latest quarterly review from the Bank for International Settlements - the 'central bank of central banks'. [image: istock / news.com.au]
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23-Feb-18 Russia is looking to impose duty charges on cross-border e-commerce purchases from May-18, bringing an end to the boom years for major players such as China's AliExpress and JD.com. [image: HTDC Research]
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22-Feb-18 The spectre of volatile financial markets is prompting investors to be more selective in emerging markets and Asia is stacking up to be among the most resilient, according to Moody's data.
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22-Feb-18 Investor Jeremy Grantham is famed for his dour views on the global investment scene. It’s noteworthy, then, that he’s dripping with optimism about emerging-market stocks.
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