The year of 2021 was significant for South Africa. It was marked by the largest civil unrest since the end of Apartheid, and it was the first...
South Korea | Victory for Yoon signals domestic and foreign policy shifts
Posted by Lloyd Chan on Mar 11, 2022
Yoon Suk-yeol of the conservative People Power Party was elected as South Korea’s new president on March 9 in a closely contested presidential race....
Portugal | Costa’s election win offers hope for political stability
Posted by Ricardo Amaro on Feb 1, 2022
Yesterday’s unexpected majority win for the Socialist Party paves the way for greater political stability in Portugal. This will simplify the...
Latin America | Key themes 2022: stagflation risk will test central banks
Posted by Marcos Casarin on Dec 13, 2021
Latin America’s economy enters the new year on weakened footing. Our 2022 themes revolve around the inherent struggle between supporting a slowing...
Germany | New coalition aims to modernize with limited fiscal boost
Posted by Oliver Rakau on Nov 25, 2021
The SPD, FDP and Green party have struck a deal to form the next German government, which should be in power by early-December. A first reading of...
Eurozone weekly economic briefing | Potential policy shakers this week
Posted by Daniela Ordonez on Oct 22, 2021
The week was full of events that could potentially become policy shakers. While the PMIs showed economic growth keeps cooling, energy prices...
Germany | Inconclusive election triggers long-lasting horse-trading
Posted by Oliver Rakau on Sep 27, 2021
The federal election has seen a further fragmentation of the vote, which has left Germany with an inconclusive result. A protracted government...
Germany | Lifting the fiscal handbrake is easier said than done
Posted by Oliver Rakau on Sep 17, 2021
Recent political shifts have increased the odds of Germany loosening its tight national fiscal rules after the September elections, which could be...
Germany | Push for carbon neutrality to get limited fiscal support
Posted by Oliver Rakau on Aug 25, 2021
The race to succeed long-term Chancellor Merkel and lead Europe’s largest economy is wide open. But we think Germany will continue its reactive,...
Africa | Zambia: August elections a pivotal moment
Posted by Zaynab Mohamed on Jul 27, 2021
The August 12 national elections could mark a key turning point for Zambia’s future. Deteriorating economic conditions have left President Edgar...