Bulgaria – an interim government and a date for new elections;

  • Croatia – economic prospects, internally and externally;
  • Hungary – “non-traditional” policies hurt the forint;
  • Philippines – a surge in capital inflows may lead to a change in interest rate policy;
  • Venezuela – there will be a parallel FX market.
  • Egypt – Economic conditions are rapidly going from bad to worse …
  • Iraq – The country is at risk of becoming a failed state …

Other countries mentioned in this report:  Kenya, Peru, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Serbia and Thailand

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