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NAFTA e-commerce limits likely to rise, but at what cost?
Proposed changes are inevitable, but could put many traditional retailers out of business, creating a complex political decision for NAFTA leaders.
The Week Ahead: 26 November – 2 December
South Korea interest rates. OPEC meets in Austria. Irish border questions derail Brexit talks. Senate considers tax bill. All in The Week Ahead.
Targeted sanctions on Myanmar would dash hopes of investment surge
Peter is a London based analyst. He specializes in trade and regulation in the Asia Pacific region. He holds a MSc in Economy, Risk and Society from the London School of Economics and a BA in International Studies from American University.
Will EU divisions delay Nord Stream 2?
A recent proposal from the European Commission to amend gas market regulations seems targeted at Russia’s Nord Stream 2 pipeline. Europe is increasingly divided on the benefits of the project. GRI asks: Will Russia’s economic ambitions be stymied by European opposition?
EU divisions and US sanctions to delay Nord Stream 2
Under pressure from US sanctions, legislation in Denmark, and weakening support in Germany, Nord Stream 2 will likely be significantly delayed.
Why Nord Stream 2 will go ahead despite opposition
Opposition to the Nord Stream 2 pipeline will be outweighed by existing investments, economic benefits, and the backing of major European powers.
Risk Pulse: Corruption perceptions will impact Latin America’s 2018 elections
Exclusive new data shows that corruption remains one of the biggest problems in the Latin American region – with implications for investment.
Violence and unemployment on the rise in Rio
A year after the 2016 Olympics, Rio finds itself amidst a security crisis with spikes in violence causing tourism to drop and businesses to close. Organized crime has taken over Rio’s slums and the even the Armed Forces have been deployed in an attempt to contain the situation.
Brazil’s oil industry is back in business
Regulatory changes have been well received by the market and foreign firms are once again willing to invest in Brazil’s energy sector.
Delaying the inevitable: What’s preventing Venezuela’s default?
Venezuela’s default is a question of ‘when’ rather than ‘if’ – so why doesn’t it happen? A court in Delaware may hold the answer.
