Economics
Burying TTIP: Why a rapid deal is improbable
The current political cycles in the US and the EU associated with popular opposition to the deal increase the risk of a blockage of TTIP negotiations.
Canada to trial guaranteed minimum income
Canada is seeing increased public and government support for a guaranteed minimum income; with a pilot-project set for 2017.
Turkey’s new Central Bank Governor must walk political minefield
New Central Bank Governor Çetinkaya faces political pressure to cut interest rates while trying to reduce Turkey’s high inflation.
Does Argentina’s return to capital markets signal change?
Argentina recently issued sovereign bonds, re-entering capital markets. The past proclivity to economic turmoil suggests that stability remains elusive.
The implications of Sino-US trade tensions
Hostility is building up between the US and China over trade policy, particularly with regards to Chinese steel exports.
China deal will not solve Nigeria’s problems
Nigeria secured 6 billion USD worth of investments from China, but short-term economic gains are hurting long-term parity of the relationship.
Apple runs afoul of China’s changing internet
Apple is the victim of bad timing, not a crackdown, as China flexes its internet sovereignty by shutting down iTunes Movies and iBooks.
Liberalization in Burma creates new investment opportunities
While not without risks, the recent opening of Burma to the outside world is creating a plethora of lucrative new opportunities for investors.
Just how bad is the state of Turkey’s tourism sector?
With Ankara facing internal and external security threats, as well as tensions with Russia, Turkey’s tourism sector is paying the price.
Czech Republic renaming has real economic costs
Recent efforts in the Czech Republic to rebrand the country as Czechia will only cause confusion for businesses, advertisers, and investors alike.
