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What is the outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa’s economy?
September 27, 2022
What’s holding Sub-Saharan Africa back? Find out in our latest insight piece.
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Brazil elections: What’s in store for Latin America’s largest economy?
September 16, 2022
In our latest insight piece, we look at the economic implications of the upcoming Brazil elections.
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How will Russia’s gas shutoff affect the EU economy?
September 9, 2022
In our latest insight piece, we examine the likely impact of Russia’s decision to suspend gas supplies via the Nord Stream 1 pipeline.
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Will Italy be the first target of the ECB’s new anti-fragmentation tool, the TPI?
September 2, 2022
The announcement of a new policy tool, the TPI, accompanied the ECB’s hawkish turn in July. Our newest insight piece examines the tool and its potential use.
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Why have China’s growth projections soured in recent months?
August 29, 2022
China's economic outlook has deteriorated sharply in recent months. In our latest insight piece, we examine why.
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What does the U.S.-China tussle over Taiwan mean for the global economy?
August 23, 2022
China-Taiwan tensions have soared since U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited the island in early August. In our latest insight piece, we examine the economic implications.
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Why does Latin America have a growth problem?
August 12, 2022
In our latest insight piece, we examine the factors holding back Latin America’s economic potential.
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Why is OPEC struggling to raise oil output?
August 5, 2022
In our latest insight piece, we look at OPEC’s difficulties in meeting its oil production targets, and the outlook for oil production going forward.
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Fed hikes rates: How high will rates go in 2022?
July 29, 2022
The Fed just hiked by 75 basis points - marking the most aggressive tightening cycle since the 1980s. Our panel expects 100 basis points of further tightening by the end of the year. Today's data shows that the U.S. economy shrunk for the second quarter in a row, raising recession fears. This will complicate the Fed's delicate balancing act ahead.
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What does the strong dollar mean for the global economy?
July 25, 2022
The U.S. dollar is currently trading at close to 20-year highs. In our latest insight piece, we look at the global economic impact.
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What is the outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa’s economy?
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Brazil elections: What’s in store for Latin America’s largest economy?
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Will Italy be the first target of the ECB’s new anti-fragmentation tool, the TPI?
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What does the U.S.-China tussle over Taiwan mean for the global economy?
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Why does Latin America have a growth problem?
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Why is OPEC struggling to raise oil output?
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Fed hikes rates: How high will rates go in 2022?
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