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...
News Category: Politics
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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... -
Chile: Government announces ambitious package to increase tax take
What happened: On 1 July, the government proposed to raise the tax take by 4.1% of GDP annually by 2026.... -
Colombia: Hernández and Petro to face off in second-round runoff
As expected, left-winger Gustavo Petro triumphed in the first round of presidential elections held on 29 May. However, right-wing populist... -
Philippines: Marcos Jr. vs Robredo: Economists prefer Robredo despite Marcos Jr.’s poll lead, but fiscal largesse likely regardless...
The Philippine general elections are set to take place on 9 May. All eyes will be on the presidential contest,... -
Ukraine: Ukraine’s economy on an uncertain path following Russian invasion
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is now well into its sixth week and the military landscape has evolved significantly. Initially,... -
Russia: Ruble recovers lost ground despite worsening economic backdrop
The Central Bank’s unprecedented monetary policy tightening and draconian capital and foreign exchange controls seem to have mostly stabilized the... -
France: Potential economic impact of upcoming elections
In less than two weeks, the French electorate will head to the polls, as citizens cast their votes in a... -
Korea: Conservative Yoon narrowly wins presidential election
The conservative Yoon Suk-yeol was victorious in the recent 9 March presidential election, winning 48.6% of the vote—just a hair’s... -
Korea: The macroeconomic implications of Conservative Yoon’s narrow presidential win
The conservative Yoon Suk-yeol emerged victorious in the recent 9 March presidential election, winning 48.6% of the vote—just a hair’s...