JAPAN: Abe seeks emergency law, economic measures as political fortunes improve
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) took the unprecedented step of moving its policy board meeting forward from 18-19 March to Monday, 16 March, after the Federal Reserve announced its new policies on Sunday – but the outcome did not differ substantially from what was expected. The bank anno… Become a member to read the rest […]
UK: Questions mount over the effectiveness of government’s crisis response
The government finds itself under growing pressure given its comparably relaxed approach to the coronavirus crisis so far. While other European countries have taken drastic steps to curtail public life, a ban on mass gatherings is expected to be introduced only today, and restaur… Become a member to read the rest of this article
EUROPE: The politics of coronavirus – Daily update
Below is the latest edition of our daily Europe coronavirus update. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you want to discuss any of the countries mentioned in more detail. Daily graph European Union Eurozone finance ministers have gathered via videoconference as of 3pm Br… Become a member to read the rest of […]
LATAM PULSE
The number of reported COVID-19 cases across the region remains relatively low by global terms. However, some stringent measures to limit the spread of the virus take effect this week in the likes of Chile, Colombia, Peru, and Argentina. The response of governments in Mexico and … Become a member to read the rest of this article
WEEKLY POLITICAL COMPASS
Meetings on the European and G7 levels are intended coordinate national responses to COVID-19. The Bank of Japan suggested a limited role for central banks in combating the global demand slowdown. China is trying to position itself as a leader in epidemic response. Meanwhile, Sou… Become a member to read the rest of this article
PHILIPPINES: More severe restrictions announced
The president announced an enhanced quarantine that confines residents of the main island of Luzon to their homes, with limited exceptions. ● The government hopes to reduce the rate of transmission, but the limited supply of test kits remains an issue. ● The slum communities wi… Become a member to read the rest of […]
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA: Stepping up the pandemic response
● Over the weekend, various governments announced drastic interventions to achieve social distancing in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. ● This switch has been driven by an escalating global response and the rapid spread of COVID-19 cases, to 25 sub-Saharan African (SSA) cou… Become a member to read the rest of this article
Macro Series – Global Letter – The day after tomorrow
The real challenge, for policy and more, will come after the virus recession is over. You wouldn’t choose to start from here. But the reality is that after a long, hesitant, and uneven upswing, the world economy is being tipped into recession – by a virus. The consensus – … Become a member to […]