The Italian government approved an EU rules-breaking 2019 budget in mid-October, clashing swords with the European Commission (EC). The budget...
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United States: Democrats likely to capture the House in high-stakes midterm elections, could frustrate Trump’s legislative agenda and... The upcoming midterm elections on 6 November will likely see the Democrats retake the House of Representatives, while the Republicans... -
Spain: Expansionary 2019 budget faces uphill battle for approval On 15 October, the center-left Socialist (Partido Socialista Obrero Español, PSOE) minority government, led by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, unveiled... -
Canada: Investors relieved as USMCA preserves North American free trade On 1 October, after more than a year of tense negotiations, Canada and the United States agreed to maintain their... -
Ireland: Economic Snapshot for the Euro Area Italian budget spooks financial markets; softer growth persists in Q3 Incoming data suggests that economic dynamics were little changed in... -
United States: Democrats likely to capture the House in high-stakes midterm elections, could frustrate Trump’s legislative agenda and... The upcoming midterm elections on 6 November will likely see the Democrats retake the House of Representatives, while the Republicans... -
Norway: The government announces 2019 budget, although parliamentary approval is by no means guaranteed On 8 October, the minority coalition government laid out its 2019 budget. Expenditure is set to rise by 4.1% and... -
Brazil: Bolsonaro secures larger-than-expected victory in first round but uncertainty still lingers Right-wing congressmen and former army captain, Jair Bolsonaro, won a larger than expected victory in the 7 October presidential elections,... -
Mexico: Exporters breathe sigh of relief as NAFTA 2.0 green-lighted After months of long, tense and threat-filled negotiations, Canada, the United States and Mexico finally struck an agreement to replace... -
Dominican Republic: 2019 budget aims to continue putting the fiscal house in order On 28 September, the government presented its 2019 budget to congress, and parliamentary approval should not be too difficult given...