Economic Letter October 4, 2021 From Gaps to Growth: Equity as a Path to Prosperity Economics, Macro, US Originally published on October 4, 2021 16:03 by Federal Reserve Bank San Francisco. Link to original report <img src="https://speevr.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/apple-touch-icon-200x200-uo.png" class="ff-og-image-inserted" alt="From Gaps to Growth: Equity... Read More...
The Week at a Glance October 4, 2021 Argentina: Transitory Needs and Permanent Problems Economics, Argentina, Emerging Markets Alejandro Giacoia, Andrés Borenstein, Miguel A. Kiguel, Isaías Marini This week the government announced a plan for 55-year-old women and 60-year-old men to obtain their retirement if they are unemployed and meet a contribution requirement. The logic of the measure is that it is not easy for this... Read More...
Asia October 4, 2021 JAPAN: New PM Kishida calls 31 October election Japan, Politics James Brady New Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has called the Lower House election for 31 October, in a move designed to capitalize on his initial poll bounce and the current low Covid-19 case numbers. The new cabinet sees both continuity and change,... Read More...
Europe October 4, 2021 CZECH REPUBLIC: ANO set to win, but government formation could get complicated Czech Republic, Politics Andrius Tursa The ruling Action of Dissatisfied Citizens (ANO) is set to win the elections to the Chamber of Deputies and get a first chance at forming the next cabinet. ANO’s prospects of securing a majority in parliament depend largely on the... Read More...
Latam October 4, 2021 LATAM PULSE Emerging Markets, Latam, Politics editorial Mario Marconini, Nicholas Watson This week, Mexico‘s electricity sector counter-reforms are in the legislature, where they could muffle recent speculation about the battle to eventually succeed President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO). Political tensions in Peru are rising. In Ecuador, talks between the... Read More...
Macro October 4, 2021 WEEKLY POLITICAL COMPASS Emerging Markets, Global, Macro, Politics editorial Teneo Macro The US trade representative will outline Washington’s approach to China trade. Fumio Kishida is Japan’s 100th prime minister. Exploratory coalition talks could officially begin in Germany. Meanwhile, candidate registration will end in the Philippines, lower house elections will be... Read More...
