Economic Risks
OECD: second waves and double dips The first half saw the sharpest and broadest contraction in OECD economic activity since the Great Depression. After a rapid rebound in Q3, when lockdowns were eased, recovery has slackened off in the face of viral resurgences. Per… Become a member to read the rest of this article […]
ETHIOPIA: Can civil war still be avoided?
The standoff between Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s federal government and the Tigray region came to a head on 4 November. The prospects for a de-escalation look uncertain and a full-scale conflict would have implications well beyond Tigray’s borders. It is increasingly uncert… Become a member to read the rest of this article
CHINA: Ant Group’s IPO delay reflects concerns over Big Data monopoly
Ant Founder Jack Ma’s blunt criticism of financial regulators was the immediate cause of the IPO delay, but Ma’s speech only accelerated a regulatory clampdown that was already in progress. Regulators are also concerned that Ant’s vast trove of user data will enable it to st… Become a member to read the rest of […]