EUROPE: CEE PULSE
A worsening epidemiological situation across the CEE is prompting governments to tighten sanitary measures and reimpose restrictions on cross-border travels, economic and public activities. However, Romania is bucking the regional trend and reopening restaurants, theaters, and ci… Become a member to read the rest of this article Username or E-mail Password Remember Me […]
INDIA/CHINA: Modi meets military threat with economic retaliation
With little sign that the border tension between India and China is anywhere close to resolution, New Delhi has embarked on an aggressive domestic political exercise to wean Indians off their dependence on Chinese goods, even at the risk of political costs. Since hostilities bro… Become a member to read the rest of this […]
CHILE: Covid-19 and the constitutional referendum
The official campaign period for the 25 October constitutional referendum gets underway from today, 26 August. The referendum, which was postponed from April due to the Covid-19 pandemic, is the result of a hastily-reached cross-party agreement last November amid the most serious… Become a member to read the rest of this article
Household balance sheets will deteriorate as joblessness rises
This stands to feed back negatively on the financial sector 1. Consumer credit write-offs typically rise with unemployment. − Interesting data from the Bank of England show that each 1-point ri… Become a member to read the rest of this article
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NIGERIA: Micromanagement of scarce FX resources continues
Two actions taken by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) this week highlight the bank’s persistent penchant for micromanaging the exchange rate rather than heeding calls from international lenders to float the currency. The measures introduced on 24 and 25 August are likely aimed a… Become a member to read the rest of this […]
GREECE: A tough summer, a tougher autumn
The increase in Covid-19 cases, poor returns from the re-opening of the tourism sector and tensions with Turkey in the East Med will continue to occupy Athens for weeks to come. The re-opening of schools is the most immediate matter that requires careful handling by the auth… Become a member to read the rest […]