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Focus – China’s continuing growth slowdown

Focus - China’s continuing growth slowdown | Speevr

China’s era of rapid economic growth dated from 1979 until about a decade ago. Main drivers were: rapid growth in the working-age population; increased participation; employment; longer working hours; and rapid productivity growth. However, over the past decade all four drivers …   Become a member to read the rest of this article Username or […]

BRAZIL: Pandemic report less harmful than the economy for Bolsonaro

BRAZIL: Pandemic report less harmful than the economy for Bolsonaro | Speevr

The 1,178-page report presented on 20 October by the rapporteur of the Senate inquiry (CPI) into the pandemic, Renan Calheiros (PMDB-AL), is unprecedented. Indictments were requested for more than 65 people in relation to 12 crimes. At the top of the indictment list is President …   Become a member to read the rest of […]

SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA: Debt restructuring talk targets private creditors

SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA: Debt restructuring talk targets private creditors | Speevr

While the G20 advocate for a recalibration of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s pandemic management support, reforms and more comprehensive solutions to debt problems remain a medium-term prospect. Yet in the hardest hit countries, pressure on private creditors to pa…   Become a member to read the rest of this article

CHINA: Power shortages lead to durable market reforms

CHINA: Power shortages lead to durable market reforms | Speevr

Severe power rationing has led to significant long-term reforms to China’s electricity pricing system that go beyond emergency stop-gap measures. Under the new system, coal-powered generators can pass on higher coal prices to electricity users; the changes also force coal …   Become a member to read the rest of this article

SOUTH AFRICA: Who will be the biggest winner of the municipal elections?

SOUTH AFRICA: Who will be the biggest winner of the municipal elections? | Speevr

The African National Congress (ANC) will likely be the biggest loser of the 1 November municipal elections, but its loss will not be the gain of the main opposition Democratic Alliance (DA). Smaller parties, not only the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), will make inroads, …   Become a member to read the rest of this […]

CEE: Economic and political challenges resurface with pandemic resurgence

CEE: Economic and political challenges resurface with pandemic resurgence | Speevr

Countries in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) are struggling to cope with the resurging pandemic amid low vaccination rates and widespread prevalence of the Delta strain. The inevitable return of tough restrictions will hamper economic recovery and could delay fiscal conso…   Become a member to read the rest of this article

Sri Lanka: Facing an economic crisis – but IMF is not an option (for now)

Sri Lanka: Facing an economic crisis - but IMF is not an option (for now) | Speevr

Low revenue from tourism, plummeting foreign remittances and legacy debts from the sovereign bond market are pushing Sri Lanka in the general direction of default This is exacerbated by errors in the island’s tea-production strategy However, help from multilateral lendi…   Become a member to read the rest of this article

GERMANY: Weidmann’s resignation and the euro dilemma of the political right

GERMANY: Weidmann’s resignation and the euro dilemma of the political right | Speevr

Regardless of who gets to succeed Jens Weidmann as Bundesbank president, it is important to recall that even conservative policymakers like him have not stopped the ECB’s unconventional approach. In contrast with previous resignations, Weidmann did not step down during but ahe…   Become a member to read the rest of this article

MYANMAR: What ASEAN’s exclusion of the junta means

MYANMAR: What ASEAN’s exclusion of the junta means | Speevr

In an uncharacteristic rebuke, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) this week barred coup and junta leader Gen Min Aung Hlaing — chair of the junta’s State Administration Council (SAC) and the “interim prime minister” — from attending its summit from 26-28 October…   Become a member to read the rest of this article

EUROPE: Managing the pandemic – what we are watching

EUROPE: Managing the pandemic – what we are watching | Speevr

This updated weekly piece provides snapshots of how selected European governments are dealing with the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you want to discuss any of the countries mentioned in more detail. United Kingdom – The seven-day average of…   Become a member to read the rest of this […]