Algeria faces oil shock as subsidies stay under pressure
Oil's plunge strains Algeria's economy which relies on oil for 97 percent of hard currency earnings and 60 percent of the budget. Central Bank governor Mohammed Laksad warns the dividend will not last, urging reform though health issues of President Bouteflika stall policymaking. analysts say privatization risks deter change while Russia's turmoil mirrors Algeria's vulnerability.
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Oil slump reshapes economies with mixed global impact
Sarah Ladislaw of CSIS notes oil price declines near 61 dollars a barrel cut daily revenue by nearly five billion while easing consumer costs. Russia and Venezuela face recession risks and debt strains. U.S. stock markets hold near a record as energy prices influence inflation and policy.
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