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Five Charts Explain Vietnam's Economic Outlook

July 16, 2019

Despite rising trade tensions and volatility in emerging economies throughout 2018, Vietnam’s economy saw broad-based growth and low inflation. Government spending and debt remained in check and bank capital rules were strengthened. Current economic risks relate to geopolitics, trade policy uncertainty, and domestic reform implementation.

Five Takeaways from Germany's Economic Outlook

July 10, 2019

Germany’s economic performance has been strong for the past decade, with the unemployment rate currently at a record low, and healthy public and private balance sheets. But the export-dependent economy has been hit hard by the slowdown in global demand, while structural challenges are looming in the medium term.

Six Charts on Canada’s Economic Outlook for 2019

June 25, 2019

Canada’s growth has moderated to a more sustainable rate. However, to lift long-term growth, Canada will need to continue preserving financial stability as well as focus on policies that boost productivity, the IMF stated in its latest annual economic assessment.

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