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March 3, 2025
China | What do we expect for 2025 March "two sessions"?
The "two sessions" will discuss the most important issues ranging from the summary of last year economic achievements, to the announcement of 2025 key economic targets; from the continuation of the jumbo size stimulus package to outlining the blueprint of “Chinese-style modernization” with focus on high-end manufacturing.
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February 28, 2025
Europe | Clean Industrial Deal: Boosting Europe’s Decarbonization and Competitiveness
With the Clean Industrial Deal, Europe may reach a turning point driving both decarbonization and industrial competitiveness. The effective success of this initiative will depend on its deployment, avoiding coordination issues from fragmented governance, and aligning incentives to encourage essential private financing.
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February 28, 2025
Colombia | Hopefully, discussions about deforestation are not just a passing trend
In 2024, deforestation in Colombia increased by 35%. Unfortunately, attention to this issue only arises when these figures are published. The problem is complex, not only due to its environmental impact but also because of its socioeconomic effects. A collective response is needed to address this phenomenon.
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February 28, 2025
Türkiye | The economy grew by 3.2% in 2024 as expected
The Turkish economy grew by 1.7% q/q in 4Q24, close to our expectations, leading to 3.2% y/y growth in 2024. Our monthly GDP nowcast shows a continuation of the recovery trend in 1Q25 with a 1-1.5% q/q growth as flash indicators signal as of February.
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February 28, 2025
Spain | Quarterly Labor Market Observatory 4Q2024
In this edition of the QLMO, we analyze labor market trends using data available up to 4Q 2024. We assess the evolution of key indicators, examine recent labor market flows, and focus on green skills as well as gender differences in employment and pensions.
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February 27, 2025
US | Do lower yields signal that the Fed might shift its focus back to growth risks?
A recent string of weak data together with the postponement of tariffs and a less worrisome fiscal bill than feared likely eased market participants’ bets of a scenario in which the Fed keeps interest rates at their current level for the whole year.
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February 27, 2025
Mexico | Current account surplus reflects economic contraction in 4Q24
The current account surplus in the fourth quarter of 2024 was higher than the corresponding figure for the third quarter of 2024 mainly due to the surplus in the balance on non-oil related goods.
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February 27, 2025
Spain | What sectors are driving the increase in productivity within the country?
Productivity per hour worked has returned to the growth path experienced in the 2014–2018 period. Following a worrying stagnation during the two years leading up to the pandemic, this indicator got back to an annual growth rate of 1.1% between 2022 and 2024, while the same indicator stagnated in the wider EMU.
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February 27, 2025
China | Riding the waves: Stocktaking RMB internationalization development
The RMB is steadily growing as an international currency, with rising use in payments, trade finance, investment, and reserves. However, it still lags behind the USD and EUR. Factors like geopolitical shifts, financial market reforms, and alternative payment systems (CIPS) continue to shape its trajectory.
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