US/CHINA: New export control would cripple Huawei, worsen bilateral relations
● New rule would require Huawei’s key Taiwanese chip supplier to obtain a US license to sell chips made using US tools. ● If enacted in its current form, the rule would severely hamper Huawei’s plans to build out new 5G wireless networks. ● US President Donald Trump could s… Become a member to […]
Chart of the month – UK bank rate at a 326 year low – March 2020
The UK’s Bank Rate is at a 326-year low… … with possibly more easing to follow 1. More than ever, the world is in an era of historically-depressed interest rates. 2. UK Bank Rate has never been lower. − Follo… Become a member to read the rest of this article
PHILIPPINES: Duterte could roll the dice on ending the quarantine after Easter
● Key officials leading the response to the virus outbreak seem to believe that the quarantine is working. ● The government may also be worried that a substantial extension could stoke popular discontent, especially in the large lower-income groups. ● A significantly higher… 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. Graph of the day With most European countries going into lockdown mode, public opinion data sug… Become a member to read the rest […]