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Please Note: BMI is enhancing its risk analysis with a new scoring system following its acquisition of GeoQuant, a market-leading provider of political risk data. From March 27 2024, risk scores are inverted: zero now represents the lowest risk and 100 represents the highest risk. This allows for clearer, industry-standard assessments. For further

Key View: The CEE region is going through a shift surrounding consumer payment methods, encouraged by the rise of e-commerce, technological innovation and a tech-savvy population. The region has seen growth in the range of payment options available, such as mobile wallets and instant bank transfers. Platforms, like the Polish e-commerce company

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• On June 4, 2024, ICE-listed second-month frozen concentrated orange juice (FCOJ) futures closed the session at USD4.3/lb, equivalent to a 62.5% year-on-year increase. Earlier, on May 28 FCOJ contracts reached an all-time high of USD4.7/lb. 
• The bullish sentiment in the market has been largely driven by expectations for a reduced orange crop

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• We have revised up our 2024 real GDP growth forecast for Laos to 4.0%, from 3.5% previously to reflect stronger-than-expected growth of 3.7% in 2023.
• We expect a continued improvement in services exports and a brighter investment outlook to support growth.
• On the downside, ongoing inflationary pressures and a sustained weakness in the

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• In this article, we consider ‘wild card’ or unexpected developments that could affect our core view that the UK’s main opposition Labour party will form a government after the July 4 election. 
• Both the Conservatives and Labour will see intense scrutiny on the campaign trail, which could lead to notable gaffes or a scandal coming to light.
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The Latest: On April 12 2024, the Italy-based airline ITA Airways launched nonstop flight services between US and Italy. Flights will operate six times a week from O’Hare International Airport in Chicago to Rome-Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino (FCO) International Airport in Rome. ITA Airways new flight route will allow the company to expand its flight

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• In line with expectations, the European Central Bank (ECB) lowered its deposit rate from 4.00% to 3.75% during its June 6 policy meeting. 
• We expect that the ECB will keep the deposit rate unchanged in its next policy decision on July 18, and forecast that it will cut it by only a further 50 basis points to 3.25% by the end of 2024. 
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• Brazil's medical devices market will grow at a mid single-digits from 2023 to 2028, driven by increased healthcare budget allocations. 
• New regulations will accelerate device approvals in Brazil, supporting the long-term growth of the market. 
• The US will remain Brazil’s most dominant medical device trade partner due to strong trade relations