News Category: Politics

• 16-May-23

  Colombia: Fiscal rule and central bank independence likely to remain following reshuffle; Colombian assets and governability to take...

  President Petro announced the end of his congressional alliance on 25 April after three of its centrist member parties refused...
• 15-Mar-23

  China: China’s annual political conference announces cautious growth target and institutional overhaul

  The 2023 GDP growth target is slightly below our Consensus Forecast. The institutional overhaul aims to boost security and self-reliance,...
• 21-Feb-23

  Nigeria: Nigeria to hold first three-way general elections since 1999 on 25 February

  Nigerians will be called to the polls on 25 February for presidential and legislative elections. Among the three candidates with...
• 30-Jan-23

  Croatia: Croatia adopts the euro; a range of economic benefits awaits

• 27-Jan-23

  Cyprus: Cyprus heads to presidential elections amid a fragmented Parliament

  — After the first round in early February, the election is expected to go to a second round. — Nikos...
• 19-Oct-22

  United Kingdom: New chancellor performs fiscal policy U-turn; Liz Truss resigns

  Jeremy Hunt replaced Kwasi Kwarteng as chancellor and announced the reversal of most of Kwarteng’s tax cuts. The fiscal deficit...
• 14-Oct-22

  China: 20th Party Congress to signal policy continuity

  Xi Jinping is set to be appointed for a third term as leader His third term will likely retain a...
• 26-Sep-22

  United Kingdom: New Prime Minister Liz Truss announces large fiscal stimulus

  What’s happened: Liz Truss’ government recently unveiled a two-year cap on household energy bills and a six-month cap on bills...
• 23-Aug-22

  United Kingdom: UK prepares for a new Prime Minister; extra fiscal support likely

  Liz Truss is the favorite to become Prime Minister in September, and promises tax cuts. The cost-of-living crisis is likely...
• 18-Aug-22

  Taiwan: Taiwan buffeted by Chinese trade sanctions and military drills

  The near-term economic impact should be limited. Longer-term risks are significant due to the potential for further sanctions, shipping disruptions...