ASIA: Weekly Politics Update
Below is the weekly update of political developments across East Asia. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you want to discuss any of the countries mentioned in more detail. US/China: Impact of US export controls on Ant Group would be mainly symbolic The Trump administratio… Become a member to read the rest […]
CHINA: How far will the central bank go to resist renminbi appreciation?
The renminbi posted its largest quarterly gain against the US dollar in 12 years, but on a trade-weighted basis, recent renminbi gains are less remarkable. The phase one trade deal appears safe for now, and market participants appear unconcerned by US-China tensions on o… Become a member to read the rest of this article
COTE D’IVOIRE: Election Boycott Now Official
On 15 October, the first official day of the campaign, the main opposition candidates Henri Konan Bedie and Pascal Affi N’Guessan jointly announced their boycott of the 31 October presidential election and exhorted their supporters to ignore the vote. This anticlimactic developme… Become a member to read the rest of this article
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA: G20 Pushes Private Sector Involvement in Debt Restructuring
On 14 October, G20 finance ministers and central bank governors (FMCBG) greenlit a six-month extension of the Debt Service Suspension Initiative (DSSI) through 30 June 2021. While the extension was widely expected, more significant may be that the FMCBG also announced an agreemen… Become a member to read the rest of this article
EUROPE: Managing the Pandemic – What We Are Watching
This updated weekly piece provides snapshots of how selected European governments are dealing with the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you want to discuss any of the countries mentioned in more detail. Graph of the week The seven… Become a member to read the rest of this […]
EUROPE: CEE PULSE
The Czech Republic and Poland are tightening restrictions to cope with the rapidly deteriorating epidemiological situation. EU sanctions on several Russian individuals linked to the suspected poisoning of Alexei Navalny could deflect attention from Nord Stream 2 and put off calls… Become a member to read the rest of this article
THAILAND: Heightened Polarization and Risk of Unrest
The likely trigger for the emergency decree was the near-confrontation between a royal motorcade and a group of protesters Wednesday afternoon. This may have swung internal debates on how to deal with the movement in favor of conservatives and royalists in the military. … Become a member to read the rest of this article
Argentina: Urgent Need for a Stabilization Plan
Editorial: Urgent Need for a Stabilization Plan The parallel dollar hitting 167 pesos set off all the alarms once again. The rumor mill prior to a long weekend anticipated new measures. They have not happened so far. The more it takes to find a consistent economic plan, the wors… Become a member to read […]