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The Week Ahead

Brazil continues impeachment process. Obama speaks at Hannover Messe. Northeast primaries could end GOP and Democratic races. Fed to maintain rates. Chancellor of Exchequer heads back to treasury. All in the Weekly Risk Outlook.

Asia Pacific Economics

4 reasons growth pains will replace growth gains in China

As China’s growth slows, investors need to be on the look-out for Beijing’s growth pains: GRI is here to help and looks at four areas of interest The recent trips

Economics Europe

UK economy is finally recovering, says Bank of England

The Bank of England’s upbeat assessment of the state of economic recovery in the UK is the flavor of the month. GRI gives you the main points from the latest

Europe Natural resources and energy

UK is reviving nuclear energy in Europe with higher costs

The British government recently made a deal with French-owned EDF, Arriva and Chinese investors to continue with the development of the Hinkley Point C nuclear plant in Somerset. This represents

Economics Europe

Will Chinese investment boost British economy?

British Chancellor George Osborne’s recent visit to China was aimed at promoting Chinese investment in the United Kingdom and he promised to reduce financial trade barriers. The Chancellor hopes that

Economics Europe

Cyprus: Now the real work begins

 “Last month Cyprus agreed to a € 10bn bailout from the IMF and ECM, which has relieved considerable short-term stress on the national banking system, as well as calming investor fears