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A 50% chance of a crisis in 2019

A 50% chance of a crisis in 2019

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Beware balance sheet dangers
G20 debates ‘hot’ cryptocurrencies

G20 debates ‘hot’ cryptocurrencies

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Central banks defensive, finance ministries relaxed
UK-EU deal merely prolongs uncertainty

UK-EU deal merely prolongs uncertainty

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European elections in 2019 may stymie Brexit progress
What China’s new governor should do

What China’s new governor should do

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Five tips for Zhou’s successor Yi Gang
EU risk in Visegrád group

EU risk in Visegrád group

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Central Europe elections may benefit populists
Civilised way to talk down euro

Civilised way to talk down euro

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Bundesbank aid over Draghi’s easing
Development through gender equality

Development through gender equality

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Evidence from emerging markets highlights benefits
Sclerotic productivity hobbles Italy

Sclerotic productivity hobbles Italy

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Much-needed economic reform unlikely after election
Italian limbo obscures economic risk

Italian limbo obscures economic risk

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Debt servicing demands improbable policy fix
Rome and Europe are heading for conflict

Rome and Europe are heading for conflict

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Rome and Europe are heading for conflict
Italy returns to the Bourbon kingdom

Italy returns to the Bourbon kingdom

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The far right feels the lure of power
Ending harassment helps the economy too

Ending harassment helps the economy too

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Legal protection for women encourages financial inclusion
Development through gender equality

Development through gender equality

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Evidence from emerging markets highlights benefits
Gender parity can transform economies

Gender parity can transform economies

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Legal protection against harassment is essential
Greek myths of ‘clean exit’

Greek myths of ‘clean exit’

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Europe rushes to declare success story
Merkel fragility after coalition vote

Merkel fragility after coalition vote

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UK compromises pale against Europe’s big issues

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