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,...
News Category: Politics
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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... -
Croatia: Croatia adopts the euro; a range of economic benefits awaits
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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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
Israel: Israel set for fifth election in less than four years; economy will not be unduly affected
What happened: At the end of June, Parliament was dissolved and snap elections were set for 1 November. This came...