| January 2011 |
| Cote d'Ivoire |
 D&B downgrades Cote d'Ivoire's country risk rating due to heightened political risk, business uncertainty and possible major unrest. |
| January 2011 |
| Qatar |
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The successful bid for the 2022 soccer World Cup will drive economic growth and have long-term benefits. |
| January 2011 |
| Saudi Arabia |
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Government spending and household consumption will drive growth in 2011. |
| January 2011 |
| Greece |
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The risk outlook deteriorates as unpopular reforms look set to generate social unrest. |
| January 2011 |
| Iceland |
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The country has left recession but the outlook is clouded by a deterioration in relations with the EU. |
| January 2011 |
| Bulgaria |
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Economic growth accelerates amid positive developments in the export sector. |
| January 2011 |
| Romania |
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The economy contracted in the second half of 2010 and further austerity measures are likely in 2011. |
| January 2011 |
| Japan |
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A recent surge in private consumption will be undermined by depressed capital spending in 2011. |
| January 2011 |
| Venezuela |
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Economic activity is still likely to remain well below pre-crisis levels for much of 2011. |
| January 2011 |
| Mexico |
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Slowing economic growth could constrain business profits but a sound external economic environment will mitigate credit risk. |