WEEKLY POLITICAL COMPASS

Voters in Japan will go to the polls. Turkey is heading for a major confrontation with its allies. A Senate report requests the indictment of Brazil’s president. The UK chancellor will present his autumn budget. South Africa is gearing up for municipal elections. The most significant reopening by a Southeast Asian country is ahead in […]
WEEKLY POLITICAL COMPASS

China has tested a new missile. Turkey’s currency is set for more volatility. Chile is on high alert. Meanwhile, a civilian-military standoff continues in Pakistan, formal coalition talks will begin in Germany, a constitutional amendment will be put to a vote in Brazil, and a commodity trader has opened talks with the government of Chad […]
EMERGING MARKETS: Covid-19 Vaccinations and Challenges

Our Covid-19 vaccination table includes updated information on the immunization strategies selected EMs are pursuing and the challenges they face. Below are some of the latest developments. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you want to discuss any of the countries mentioned in more detail. HIGHLIGHTS Vaccine rollout In Brazil, the Health Ministry […]
MACRO: Policy responses to Covid-19

Below is our updated bi-weekly summary table on the health and economic policies that selected governments are implementing around the world. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you want to discuss any of the countries mentioned in more detail.
WEEKLY POLITICAL COMPASS

The US and China held virtual trade-related talks. Tensions are rising in the relationship between the UK and the EU. Japan’s new PM will dissolve the Diet. Argentina’s finance minister will attend the annual IMF meetings. Meanwhile, candidate registration ended in the Philippines, Austria has a new chancellor, another presidential debate will be held in […]
WEEKLY POLITICAL COMPASS

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 held in the Czech Republic, Mexico’s congress will discuss electricity sector reform, and Ethiopia’s parliament has […]
MACRO: Policy responses to Covid-19

Below is our weekly summary table on the health and economic policies that selected governments around the world are implementing to counter the fallout from Covid-19. The updated table includes information about each country’s vaccination strategy. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you want to discuss any of the countries mentioned in more […]
WEEKLY POLITICAL COMPASS

Exploratory talks about a “traffic light” coalition are likely ahead in Germany. Huawei’s chief financial officer has returned to Canada. Meanwhile, Japan’s ruling party will hold its leadership election, Turkey’s parliament will return from its summer recess, Brazil’s president has tested negative for Covid-19, and South Africa’s ruling party will launch its manifesto. WHAT TO […]
MACRO: Policy responses to Covid-19

Below is our weekly summary table on the health and economic policies that selected governments around the world are implementing to counter the fallout from Covid-19. The updated table includes information about each country’s vaccination strategy. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you want to discuss any of the countries mentioned in more […]
WEEKLY POLITICAL COMPASS

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s party won the State Duma elections. Voters will go to the polls in Germany. Turkey’s central bank could start easing monetary policy. Meanwhile, China is defending its recent crackdown on tech companies, a leadership contest will be held in Romania ‘s ruling party, Argentina’s president will swear in his new cabinet, […]