US/CHINA/HONG KONG: Limited impact from US sanctions over Hong Kong, Xinjiang
The US State Department announced on 26 June that it will impose visa restrictions on current and former Chinese officials alleged to be complicit in undermining Hong Kong’s autonomy. The State Department action appears designed to preempt congressional action that could for… Become a member to read the rest of this article Username or […]
MACRO: Exit Strategies & Economic Policy Outlook
Below is this week’s exit strategies table, which also includes updated information on the policies that selected governments around the world are implementing to counter the economic fallout from Covid-19. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you want to discuss any of the c… Become a member to read the rest of […]
WEEKLY POLITICAL COMPASS
In China, a state-owned pharmaceutical group has reported positive progress on a Covid-19 vaccine. Poland’s incumbentpresident has won the first round of the presidential election. Russia’s constitutional referendum will end this week. Local lockdowns in Germany might have to be … Become a member to read the rest of this article
LATAM PULSE
This week, the United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement (USMCA) finally takes effect, while in parallel, the Covid-19 case count continues to climb in Mexico. In Brazil, President Jair Bolsonaro’s efforts to head off a possible impeachment are paving the way for political agre… Become a member to read the rest of this article
FOCUS: Hard labour – the post-pandemic jobs market
Countries’ labour markets have been hit hard by COVID-19; and the UK more than mostThe UK is a microcosm of effects likely to be seen worldwideThe young, the poor, women, and some minority groups seem destined to suffer disproportionatelyImmediate and longer-standing inequalitie… Become a member to read the rest of this article
POLAND: A tight second round ahead despite Duda’s strong performance
As expected, President Andrzej Duda (supported by the ruling Law and Justice, PiS) won the first round of the presidential election on 28 June but failed to secure an outright majority of votes. The incumbent will face the opposition Civic Platform’s (PO) candidate Rafal Trzaskow… Become a member to read the rest of this […]