LATAM PULSE
This week, Mexico’s President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO) makes his first foreign trip since reaching the presidency as he holds a controversial meeting with US President Donald Trump. In Brazil, a tax reform proposal is evolving as there is more discussion of an economic … Become a member to read the rest of […]
WEEKLY POLITICAL COMPASS
China’s military exercise in the South China Sea was followed by a US exercise. Mexico’s president will visit the White House following the entry into force of the new USMCA trade agreement. In Japan, the governor of Tokyo has been reelected. South Africa’s supplementary budget w… Become a member to read the rest of […]
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 […]
SOUTH AFRICA: Supplementary budget in the crossfire
Criticism of the Treasury’s “austerity” budget may generate noise, though parliamentary approval of appropriation bills is normally a formality. Another source of tensions – and doubts over promised spending cuts – will be the battle over additional funds for South African A… Become a member to read the rest of this article
CROATIA: HDZ might govern alone after convincing victory
The ruling center-right Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) achieved a convincing victory in the 5 July general election and is expected to govern alone, relying on the support of national minority MPs and the informal backing from smaller parties. The strengthened HDZ mandate and th… Become a member to read the rest of this article