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Argentina: The Wrong Medicine Against Inflation

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Controlling inflation has become a priority for the government on the road to elections. The high records of December and January, which are unlikely to recede much in February, have accelerated the search for recipes that help lower inflation. Unfortunately, the bulk of the amm…   Become a member to read the rest of this […]

World View

World View | Speevr

The attached World View presents, in one summary page, our judgement on the likely behaviour over the coming year or so, of: The current principal drivers of the world economy; The key economic and market variables, and; ‘Watch Fors’ which represent developments that…   Become a member to read the rest of this article

LATAM PULSE

LATAM PULSE | Speevr

This week, Ecuador’s electoral tensions will continue after the conservative former banker Guillermo Lasso reached a run-off vote by the narrowest of margins. Controversial electricity sector reforms in Mexico will go to a lower house vote. In Brazil, political interference in st…   Become a member to read the rest of this article

WEEKLY POLITICAL COMPASS

WEEKLY POLITICAL COMPASS | Speevr

In Myanmar, protests are increasing despite growing violence from security forces. In Ecuador, political tensions remain high ahead of April’s presidential run-off election. Italy could follow the UK’s first-dose strategy. Meanwhile, Pakistan’s action plan against money launderin…   Become a member to read the rest of this article

JAPAN: Political stakes high as vaccination program begins

JAPAN: Political stakes high as vaccination program begins | Speevr

Japan has begun its vaccination program, starting with a limited campaign targeting frontline medical workers. Supply constraints could limit the government’s ability to expand the campaign beyond medical workers in the near term. The vaccination campaign presents Pr…   Become a member to read the rest of this article

IRAN: Resumed Iran Diplomacy Will Provide No Easy Path

IRAN: Resumed Iran Diplomacy Will Provide No Easy Path | Speevr

Iran is likely to restrict UN inspectors’ access to nuclear sites on 23 February, following the expiration of a deadline the Iranian parliament imposed on European countries to provide sanctions relief. Iran’s hostile actions, including the attack last on a US base in Iraqi …   Become a member to read the rest of this […]