Politics
Four key economic issues in Canada’s election
With the new Liberal majority government in Ottawa, it is key for investors to look at the economic platforms of both opposition parties to see what was offered to voters
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Canada votes in tight election. President Xi visits the UK. Housing data adds to Fed rate decision. Brazil Central Bank issues rate decision. Clinton appears before panel. All in the Weekly Risk Outlook. Canada
Tanzania’s election pivotal for MNCs, regional players
The outcome of Tanzania’s elections will be pivotal for the country’s economy and its political influence in East Africa. Tanzania’s elections, scheduled for 25 October 2015, are set to be
Crackdown on protests in Africa threatens investment
Civil unrest, its suppression, and the technology that fuels it all may affect investment in Africa. As documented in a new book called Africa Uprising: Popular Protest and Political Change, Africa
Political stalemate leaves Lebanon in crisis
With a political deadlock causing a 16-month vacancy of the presidential seat, a garbage crisis that has triggered an anti-government movement, and an unprecedented flow of Syrian refugees making up
Three reasons why Europe should welcome migrants
European economies could experience a significant long-term boost from accepting more refugees from war-torn countries like Syria and Iraq. But high short-term costs and inflexible labor markets could limit the
Electing a new House speaker will prove difficult
While organizing Republican House members might not be as difficult as uniting anarchists, it will take some time to resolve the matter. This is because the Republican leadership and the
Democratic Republic of the Congo hangs on President Kabila’s next move
Will Kabila choose democracy and peace, or power and potential violence? Further instability could spell ruin for the DRC economy. President Joseph Kabila’s options for the 2016 presidential elections in
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China trade figures show slide. US CPI data to weigh on Fed October meeting. EU officials discuss refugees, Brexit. Democrats hold primary debate. All in the Weekly Risk Outlook. China
Four possible outcomes of Turkey’s November election
With the ruling AKP’s failure to form a coalition government, the November 1 election will play a critical part in deciding Turkey’s future. These are dark days for Turkey. With
