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Paraguay: The Bank and the State
The collapse of Ueno Bank has forced President Santiago Peña to resign on November 5, 2026. With nearly three million customers unable to access their accounts, approximately $850 million in public funds exposed, and allegations of conflicts of interest reaching the highest level
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EconomicsGlobal Economy: The Battle for Capital
The energy transition, artificial intelligence, military rearmament and demographic ageing are placing unprecedented investment demands on the global economy. Santander estimates that financing needs could reach €50 trillion between 2026 and 2030, with a potential funding gap of
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EconomicsEuro Area: Growth Without Convergence
In the third quarter of 2026, the euro area economy expanded by 0.4%, defying the most cautious expectations despite rising energy costs and tighter financial conditions. Yet behind this resilience lies a less reassuring reality: Europe continues to generate growth without achiev
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EconomicsQatar: Beyond Gas
Qatar built its energy power on one of the world's largest natural gas reserves. But the agreements signed with two American producers in October 2026 reveal a deeper evolution: Doha now intends to secure supplies originating beyond its own territory. Behind this strategy lies a
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EconomicsArgentina: Wealth Under Conditions
With a new $8.73 billion oil development project in the Vaca Muerta formation, Argentina is advancing its transformation into a major energy exporter. Yet behind the scale of the announced investment lies a more fundamental question: how can a country convert extraordinary geolog
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EconomicsThe Invisible Productivity of Government: What If We Cannot Measure What the State Actually Produces?
Government performance occupies a central place in economic debates. Yet a fundamental difficulty remains: how can we measure the productivity of institutions whose services are generally not sold in markets? An OECD study published on October 23, 2026, highlights the limitations
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EconomicsTanger Med, Nador West Med, Dakhla Atlantic: Morocco Is Building a Maritime Power Across Three Strategic Fronts
With Nador West Med approaching its operational launch, the announced development of Tanger Med 3, and construction progressing at Dakhla Atlantic, Morocco is entering a new phase of economic transformation. Beyond port infrastructure, the Kingdom is seeking to establish an integ
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EconomicsUnited Kingdom: £20.4 Billion to Rebuild Britain's Industrial Power
Londres prépare une augmentation de 20,4 milliards de livres des moyens financiers de deux institutions publiques chargées de soutenir les entreprises et les infrastructures stratégiques.
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EconomicsSocial Protection: The Invisible Infrastructure of the Modern Economy
As artificial intelligence, automation and the energy transition reshape economies, a fundamental contradiction is emerging: technological capabilities have never advanced so rapidly, yet a substantial share of the world's population still lacks the means to participate in this transformation.
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EconomicsGreece: Abu Dhabi Expands Its Economic Influence in Europe
With €12.75 billion in announced agreements and a further €15 billion investment ambition, the United Arab Emirates is strengthening its economic presence in Greece. Beyond the financial commitments lies a broader strategy: turning the Eastern Mediterranean into a platform for in
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EconomicsMiddle East: When Oil No Longer Shields Economies from Recession
In the Gulf, the economic crisis can first be measured in barrels no longer produced. According to data presented by the World Bank, oil production stood at approximately 26 million barrels a day before the conflict began in February 2026. By March, it had fallen to around 16 mil
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EconomicsIMF: Beijing Puts Western Financial Vulnerabilities at the Center of Global Risk
For decades, international financial surveillance was built around an implicit distinction: advanced economies represented the stable center of the global system, while emerging and developing countries were regarded as its principal sources of vulnerability. Sovereign debt crises, external imbalances, and sudden capital movements were generally examined through their consequences for economies on the periphery.
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EconomicsWorld Bank: Critical Minerals and the Challenge of Industrialization
In Bangkok, where the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank are taking place, a new financial ambition has emerged.