Economics
Trump versus Clinton on trade policy
The US 2016 presidential race has been notable for how often both major party candidates have trumpeted trade as a major issue. But just how different are the proposed trade
Is Iran still a siren call for Western economic investment?
The Iranian economy is set for an economic boom, with global powers reinvesting in its industries. However, the US sanctions remain a great deterrent for European and Asian investors. Image
A year on: Magufuli’s reforms and Tanzania’s economic outlook
Magufuli’s hard-line approach to governmental reform is dividing opinion. It is too early to see how his economic and political policies will impact Tanzania in the long-term. Last week the
Mergers under threat: AT&T and beyond
A host of problems facing the AT&T / Time Warner merger highlight potential hurdles for future large mergers and acquisitions. On Oct 22, 2016, telecommunications major AT&T announced plans to
Weak opposition keeps Argentina’s economic transformation alive
From 7-10 October, upwards of 21,000 Argentinians headed for the Los Libertadores border crossing to flee the country for basic goods in Chile amid the staggering inflation in Argentina. This
Chinese debt risks financial collapse
Chinese debt poses great risks, require an overhaul of the financial sector, and demonstrate the need for a new growth model. The quarterly report of the Bank for International Settlements paints
Political risks rock China’s tourism industry
From South Korea to Thailand, political risks will continue to significantly impact China’s tourism sector in the coming weeks.
Questions remain for India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST)
As the planned implementation date for India’s potentially game-changing Goods and Services Tax (GST) moves closer, important issues still need resolving.
3 risks to post-Brexit investment in the UK
Global venture capitalists devalued their investments in UK tech startups in Q3. Here are three reasons why that trend might continue.
The United States’ risky investment into Cuba
The United States’ rapprochement with its former Caribbean adversary has shined a new light on a more risky situation for American investors, who are lining up for access to the Hemisphere’s last remnant of the Cold War. America’s reversal on its decades-old isolationist policy…
