Oxford Economic Country Briefings, October 26th, 2007
Highlights and Key Issues
* Growth has retained last year's momentum as favourable commodity prices lift exports and a stronger currency absorbs the impact of higher oil prices. Trade and inward investment will receive a net boost from entry to CAFTA in March, with recovering liquidity and falling interest rates also boosting investment.
* The IMF has approved disbursement of the latest programme loan for US$118m, citing success in reducing public debt and keeping inflation in single figures despite strong export-led growth. Structural reforms have earned sovereign credit rating upgrades, to...
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