ITALY: More of the same (and it’s not that good)
The outcome of the regional elections was not disruptive for the ruling coalition.Yet, the government remains inherently ill-suited to address the country’s economic challenges, even with the help of EU money. The Lega-led center-right opposition failed to make the breakt… Become a member to read the rest of this article Username or E-mail Password […]
INDIA: Amid a bleak economic outlook, the government bets big on a vaccine
The economic outlook for India in the last quarter of 2020 does not look promising, and armed forces remain on high alert for another clash on the Sino-Indian border. The government, in turn, is seeking to infuse optimism by talking up hopes that for a COVID-19 vaccine by late 20… Become a member to […]
MACRO: Exit Strategies & Economic Policy Outlook
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CHINA: New “unreliable entity” list does not signal massive retaliation
Chinese regulators announced details of a new mechanism that could be used to punish foreign companies viewed as acting on behalf of hostile foreign governments. But Beijing’s desire to preserve Chinese companies’ access to key foreign technology and to maintain a welcom… Become a member to read the rest of this article
ZAMBIA: Dragging private bondholders into debt service suspension
The ministry of finance today, 22 September, announced a consent solicitation “to request the suspension of debt service payments for a period of six months from 14 October.” The suspension would apply to three Eurobonds worth USD 2bn maturing in 2022, 2024 and 2027. This would … Become a member to read the rest […]
JAPAN: How Suga will manage Japan’s foreign policy, part I
As Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga settles in to office, the most significant outstanding question about his premiership is how he will manage Japan’s foreign policy. While foreign policy institutions will remain the same, some personnel changes could mean a more prominent… Become a member to read the rest of this article