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Economic Reform
News & analysis tagged Economic Reform — diplomacy, politics, and global affairs coverage from Model Diplomat.
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Chile's Congress Hands Kast His Biggest Win
Chile's Congress approves Kast's corporate tax cut from 27% to 23%, but the IMF, World Bank, and fiscal council warn revenue losses outpace spending cuts, risking fiscal sustainability.
2026-07-22
Nigeria's S&P Upgrade to B Validates Reset
S&P upgrades Nigeria to B, validating Tinubu's economic reset. But the rating's survival depends on whether reforms survive the January 2027 election amid cost-of-living crisis and IMF-flagged off-budget spending.
2026-07-16
Hungary's 1.7% Inflation Clears MNB Rate Cuts
Hungary's June CPI falls to 1.7%, allowing the MNB to consider rate cuts amid a stronger forint and political changes.
2026-07-08
Naira Weakens to N1,400/$ Amid FX Reform
The naira's decline to N1,400/$ highlights challenges in Nigeria's FX reforms, with implications for monetary policy and inflation.
2026-07-07
Ethiopia's Tariff Shock and IMF Strategy
Ethiopia's electricity tariff increases are financing a $28 billion debt restructuring, as households bear the burden of IMF commitments.
2026-07-07
Milei's $50B Reserve Plan for Argentina
Javier Milei's $50B reserve plan aims to eliminate Argentina's election-year debt panic, refinancing $6B in REPO to 2028.
2026-07-06
Bolivia's New Managed Float Exchange Rate
Bolivia ends its fixed exchange rate of 6.96 bolivianos per dollar, moving to a managed float system amid economic pressures and IMF recommendations.
2026-07-06
India's Reform Push
India's economic reforms are seen as crucial to growth, yet investor confidence stays fragile as the country struggles to balance ambition with FDI inflows.
2026-05-23