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Asia Pacific Economics

China’s road to recovery brings emerging market turmoil

Following the decision of China’s government to trim interest rates and adjust the requisites of bank reserves for commercial banks, we are starting to see some improvement from the 20% loss in

Europe Politics

Economic crisis and upcoming elections thwart reform in Belarus

With presidential elections in Belarus scheduled for October and the government turning to Russia for assistance in mitigating the impact of an economic crisis, the country is unlikely to implement any

Economics Latin America

Collapsing currency signals need for reform in Colombia

The Colombian economy is faltering after years of oil-driven economic bonanza. Now, more than ever, a government-led national discussion to restructure and strengthen strategic import-competing industries is necessary. In a

Finance Middle East/North Africa

Despite low oil price, Saudi Arabia stays course in opening stock markets

Saudi Arabia is set to stay the course in opening up its stock markets to foreign investment despite the change in leadership and fluctuations in the price of oil. In

Middle East/North Africa Politics

In Saudi Arabia, new king Salman seeks stability

The formal succession of power in Saudi Arabia brings former Crown Prince Salman to the throne of the Arab world’s largest economy. When news broke of the death of King

Economics International Politics The Week Ahead

Weekly Risk Outlook

Expected ECB QE programme will require some fine-tuning. Russia’s credit rating takes a hit as its economy weakens further. Iran may face new sets of US sanctions as newest round of talks begin, and

Natural resources and energy North America

Shale oil boom uncertain in wake of falling oil prices

No state in the US has benefitted more from the shale oil boom than North Dakota. Just as quickly as the transformation came, it could disappear with low oil prices.

Finance South and Central Asia

‘Black Tuesday’ in Russia as rouble slide sparks currency crisis

Sharp rouble depreciation revives fears of 1998 crisis, forcing the Central Bank of Russia to take tough decisions with limited results so far. Investors should prepare for further restrictions and economic recession. On

Economics International Politics The Week Ahead

Weekly Risk Outlook

US Fed to give more precise details on timing of rate change at FOMC meeting on Dec 16-17. Greece announces snap elections for Dec 17, prompting stock drop. Mercosur summit will discuss

Finance International

6 reasons 2015 will be defined by market volatility

Markets spent most of 2014 calmly moving up, but 2015 may be a different story. Outside of a brief surge in volatility in October, markets were complacent throughout 2014. Even