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JAPAN/US: Allies take sharper tone on China but next steps unclear

JAPAN/US: Allies take sharper tone on China but next steps unclear | Speevr

Ministerial-level talks between US and Japanese officials produced a more explicit condemnation of China’s behavior than ever before. The statement acknowledges the reality that the two allies are increasingly focused on deterring and countering China, but it is unclear …   Become a member to read the rest of this article Username or E-mail Password […]

CHINA: Strengthening renminbi may encourage loosening of capital controls

CHINA: Strengthening renminbi may encourage loosening of capital controls | Speevr

The renminbi has strengthened 8% against the dollar over the last year, driven by a resurgent trade surplus and strong flows of foreign investment into China’s onshore bond market. Capital outflow restrictions may be loosened this year, as regulators seek to balance inbo…   Become a member to read the rest of this article

GERMANY: Beyond the conservative candidature conundrum

GERMANY: Beyond the conservative candidature conundrum | Speevr

After Sunday’s regional elections, the pressure on Christian Democrats (CDU) leader Armin Laschet has increased. However, he remains unlikely to renounce the Christian alliance’s (CDU/CSU) chancellor candidacy for CSU leader Markus Soeder. With a view to business imp…   Become a member to read the rest of this article

Focus: Money and Inflation

Focus: Money and Inflation | Speevr

Money growth has surged in most economies, the result of aggressive quantitative easing.If money growth is a harbinger of inflation, that would be concerning.In high-inflation 1970s and 80s, money growth was believed inevitably to cause inflation.However, experience since 2000 d…   Become a member to read the rest of this article

Can Argentina End Up In Another Debt Restructuration?

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Editorial: Can Argentina End Up In Another Debt Restructuration? With Argentine bond yields approaching 20% a year, some begin to wonder if Argentina will have to restructure its debt again, despite the fact that the agreement with bondholders was closed just six months ago. The…   Become a member to read the rest of this […]

INDIA: Spike in infections raises economic concerns

INDIA: Spike in infections raises economic concerns | Speevr

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for an urgent meeting of chief ministers of all states on 17 March to address the sudden increase of Covid-19 cases across the country. The number of new cases has risen dramatically in Maharashtra, Punjab, Karnataka, Gujarat, and Tamil Nad…   Become a member to read the rest of […]

SLOVAKIA: Government crisis escalates: Potential scenarios

SLOVAKIA: Government crisis escalates: Potential scenarios | Speevr

Prime Minister Igor Matovic (Ordinary People and Independent Personalities, OLaNO) is facing growing pressure to resign from two of the governing coalition parties. While Matovic’s resignation would help keep the four-party coalition intact, it is unclear whether he is willing to…   Become a member to read the rest of this article