• Afghanistan – plans for incentives to attract foreign investment;
  • Ireland – the sixth austerity budget in a row;
  • Singapore – inflation begets labor unrest;
  • United Kingdom – at risk of losing its triple-A rating;
  • Venezuela – fresh speculation about Pres. Chavez’ illness.

Other countries listed in the report: Brazil, Canada, France – stagnation continues, Germany, Hungary, Israel, Slovenia, and South Africa

To read the entire report click on the link:  Weekly Focus 12-06-12

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