March 10, 2021

Economics

Normalization Means A “New Normal” Of Higher Rates

Brazil

BRAZIL: Lula’s return is a threat to both Bolsonaro and centrists

The Supreme Court decision to annul all cases against former President Lula could turn him into the strongest presidential candidate in 2022.
The rapporteur of Lava-Jato in the Supreme Court attempted to preserve the operation by limiting the scope of his decision to jurisdictional aspects of cases against Lula.

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Central and Eastern Europe (CEE)

EUROPE: CEE PULSE

The resurging pandemic presents the greatest challenge for governments across Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). While Russia is one exception from this negative trend, its slow vaccination campaign and removal of most Covid-19-related restrictions leave the door open for another wave of infections.… Read the rest

Politics

FRANCE: The Le Pen risk – Part II: Not-so-moderate policy

Following last week’s piece on Marine Le Pen’s electoral chances, this note covers the policy risks attached to a potential victory of the far-right politician.
Although little is known about Le Pen’s policy platform, the National Rally (RN) leader has progressively softened her views on issues such as France’s European Union (EU) membership.

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Politics

GHANA: Scramble for majorities set to continue amid bullish government outlook

President Nana Akufo-Addo has presented a bullish post-pandemic recovery plan.
The main domestic downside risks stem from overly optimistic revenue expectations and unresolved power sector debt.
Meanwhile, despite the dismissal of a legal challenge to the presidential election results, Akufo-Addo’s parliamentary majority still hangs in the balance.

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Emerging Markets

PERU: Vaccine politics intensifies

The Sinopharm vaccine is currently at the center of a controversy that has implications for both Peru’s vaccine campaign and the presidential election race.

The controversy

On 5 March, the local Willax TV channel broadcast a program examining a study by the Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia (UPCH), which has been Sinopharm’s local partner in Phase III trials for its vaccine.… Read the rest

Technology

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Day: March 10, 2021

Normalization Means A “New Normal” Of Higher Rates

BRAZIL: Lula’s return is a threat to both Bolsonaro and centrists

EUROPE: CEE PULSE

FRANCE: The Le Pen risk – Part II: Not-so-moderate policy

GHANA: Scramble for majorities set to continue amid bullish government outlook

PERU: Vaccine politics intensifies

The controversy

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