Argentina: The Descent Into Insignificance and the (Long) Road to Recovery
Argentina backed down two categories in the world of financial investments. It is now a “stand alone” market, which could be interpreted in a free translation as “unclassifiable”. Or, more formally, “independent”, although we do not know of what it is independent! It is the fourt… Become a member to read the rest of […]
Climate Risk and the Fed: Preparing for an Uncertain Certainty
Mary C. Daly
SOUTH AFRICA: Pandemic politics
On 27 June, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a return to “Level 4” lockdown restrictions for an initial 14 days in a bid to stem a third Covid-19 wave. While less restrictive than the severest lockdowns of 2020, the pandemic surge and lockdown measures raise concerns abou… Become a member to read the rest of […]
TURKEY: Droughts set to drive up food prices, threaten electricity supplies
The latest in a series of increasingly frequent droughts is expected to produce a poor harvest this year, fueling a further rise in food prices and frustrating the government’s hopes of curbing the country’s persistently high inflation. The lack of rain is also already imp… Become a member to read the rest of this […]
LATAM PULSE
This week, Peru’s post-election impasse drags on, though the situation could be encouraging Pedro Castillo to moderate his tone and policy agenda. In Brazil, President Jair Bolsonaro’s handling of the pandemic remains under scrutiny. Chile’s constituent assembly gets going, while… Become a member to read the rest of this article
WEEKLY POLITICAL COMPASS
China has dismissed US concerns on media freedom in Hong Kong. Chile’s new constituent assembly will be formed. Russia’s president will hold his Q&A session. Meanwhile, India’s government will announce new support to private business, Romania’s government is expected to survi… Become a member to read the rest of this article
Building a competitive and dynamic green industrial sector in South Africa after COVID19
South African Reserve Bank Working Papers by Tendai Gwatidzo and Witness Simbanegavi