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Malaysia Economic Outlook – Interview with KAF Research, Kenanga Investment Bank, RAM Ratings and RHB Research Institute In January, the Malaysian government announced a new set of Covid-19 restrictions amid surging new cases. This came on the... -
Gold Prices in 2021 Trade wars, ultra-accommodative monetary policy and the unprecedented economic fallout from Covid-19 were key drivers behind the rise in gold... -
The economic implications of the Israeli-Arab normalization agreements – Interview with EIU In recent months, Israel has normalized relations with the Arab countries of Bahrain, Sudan and the UAE. To discuss the... -
Costa Rica Economic Outlook – Interview with Abelardo Medina, Senior Economist at Icefi In early September, authorities tabled the 2021 draft budget for Costa Rica, amid high uncertainty due to the Covid-19 pandemic.... -
Brazil and Mexico Economic Outlook – Interviews with Barclays Economists The fiscal policy response to the Covid-19 health crisis has been starkly different in Latin America’s two largest economies, Brazil... -
The loud echo of post-socialist economic “transition” amidst the pandemic The pandemic has resurfaced the need for discussion of evolving development models in the small post-socialist economies. By Guest Authors:... -
Euro Area: Interview with HSBC Covid-19 is presenting the Euro area with arguably the greatest challenge since its foundation. The virus has pummeled economic activity... -
South Africa: Interview with Investec The South African economy is currently in a deep downturn, with Covid-19 compounding an already-weak underlying economic picture. To discuss...