Argentina: Deficit and inflation in 2021
The monthly survey of market expectations carried out by the Central Bank among 42 economic teams revealed that the median of the responses is 50% inflation for next year. If the most optimistic and pessimistic 10% are excluded from the sample, the range of responses varies bet… Become a member to read the rest […]
Global Letter – Mind the gap: ambition v action
For net-zero GHG emissions pledges to be credible, change needs to happen forthwith Macro-series-Global-Letter-Climate-change-mind-the-gap-December-2020 … Become a member to read the rest of this article
GHANA: President’s narrow victory raises specter of legal challenge
In the evening of 9 December, the Electoral Commission of Ghana (EC) declared President Nana Akufo-Addo the winner of Monday’s presidential election with 51.3% of valid votes cast, against 47.4% cast in favor of his main opponent John Mahama (see chart below). Meanwhile, unconf… Become a member to read the rest of this article
EUROPE: CEE PULSE
Following the 6 December general election in Romania, three center-right parties are starting talks on forming a new coalition government. Tensions in Poland’s United Right coalition government are running high amid the ongoing negotiations on linking the EU budget to the rule … Become a member to read the rest of this article
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/CANADA: US prosecutors considering deal to release Huawei CFO Two years after… 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. France – The se… Become a member to read the rest of this article