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WEEKLY POLITICAL COMPASS

WEEKLY POLITICAL COMPASS | Speevr

The European Central Bank will unveil its response to the COVID-19 crisis. The Chinese economy is now rapidly returning to normal. Argentina’s aim of wrapping up debt negotiations by the end of March looks even more unrealistic now. Turkey’s president will meet EU leaders in Brus…   Become a member to read the rest of […]

WEEKLY POLITICAL COMPASS

WEEKLY POLITICAL COMPASS | Speevr

There are signs that China’s economy is returning to life. The Bank of Japan has promised to provide liquidity in response to the coronavirus. The presidents of Russia and Turkey will meet. Greece would be most exposed to a new mi…   Become a member to read the rest of this article

LATAM PULSE

LATAM PULSE | Speevr

This week, a resurgence in protests is expected in Chile, while in Mexico, COVID-19 is likely to add to President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador’s worries. In Brazil, budget wrangles go on. Judicial reforms could be unveiled in Argentina ahead of next week’s debt restructuring offer…   Become a member to read the rest of this article

MALAYSIA: A reshaping of the landscape, in Mahathir’s favor

MALAYSIA: A reshaping of the landscape, in Mahathir’s favor | Speevr

Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad resigned on Monday, ostensibly to prevent a parliamentary coup. The question of what the next government will look like remains up in the air and the timeline of Anwar’s succession is still in question. The political horizon for policymak…   Become a member to read the rest of this article

WEEKLY POLITICAL COMPASS

WEEKLY POLITICAL COMPASS | Speevr

Italy and South Korea are preparing emergency measures in light of the covid-19 outbreak. China is sticking to its growth target for the year. Germany’s main governing party is speeding up its search for a new leader. Malaysia’s prime minister has resigned. Campaigning for the co…   Become a member to read the rest of […]

THAILAND: Immediate effects of opposition party dissolution will be muted

THAILAND: Immediate effects of opposition party dissolution will be muted | Speevr

Today, 21 February, the Constitutional Court dissolved the opposition Future Forward Party (FFP), and banned fifteen of its executives, including its founder, Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, from politics for the next ten years. The court ruled that a USD 6.1mn loan extended by Th…   Become a member to read the rest of this article

WEEKLY POLITICAL COMPASS

WEEKLY POLITICAL COMPASS | Speevr

Outside Hubei, the number of new coronavirus cases in China keeps declining. Talks between Argentina and its creditors continue on various levels. The leadership of Germany’s ruling party is still up for grabs. The US president will visit India. Meanwhile, protests could be ahead…   Become a member to read the rest of this article

LATAM PULSE

LATAM PULSE | Speevr

This week, Argentina sees another week of debt-related discussions – probably without much in the way of specifics materializing; also this week, January’s inflation data will be published. Venezuela could face more US sanctions, while Colombia will confirm its final figure for 2…   Become a member to read the rest of this article

WEEKLY POLITICAL COMPASS

WEEKLY POLITICAL COMPASS | Speevr

Many factories remain closed in China. Constitutional amendments continue to progress through Russia’s parliament. Germany’s main governing party will have to look for a new leader. Meanwhile, India’s ruling party is bracing for yet another defeat, Romania’s new cabinet will be u…   Become a member to read the rest of this article

LATAM PULSE

LATAM PULSE | Speevr

This week is likely to see the climax of a mini-debt drama in Argentina even as the national debt question remains pending. In Colombia, long-rumored cabinet changes could finally materialize, while in Venezuela, the possible return of opposition leader Juan Guaido could set off …   Become a member to read the rest of this article