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GRI’s Weekly Risk Outlook
Greece proposes reform measures to Eurozone finance ministers. Presidents Obama and Tusk meet to speak on state of transatlantic diplomatic ties. Perth hosts iron and steel talks as commodities slide.
US immigration standoff highlights economic opportunity
As the immigration topic is once again debated in the U.S. House of Representatives, the populist branch of the Republican party should accept that economic integration will stimulate, not harm, state
Jordan’s intensifies its campaign against ISIS
Jordan’s decision to deepen its involvement in Iraq and Syria has widespread implications, including dramatically increasing the country’s power and regional influence. It also emphasizes the uncertainty of the region’s economic
African energy producers face oil price pressure
While importing countries’ consumers are rejoicing at cheap oil prices, oil-producing countries in sub-Saharan Africa are facing severe fiscal downturns from the drastic shift in the global oil market. With global oil
Falling oil prices hamstring Iran’s economy
The recent drop in oil prices has hurt an already struggling Iranian economy as international sanctions continue to cripple the country’s economic growth. Relief from these restrictive measures could revitalize the economy.
Industry interests could pave a rocky political path for US-Cuba relations
The thaw in tensions between the United States and Cuba will likely be hamstrung by U.S. domestic politics. However, pressures from major interest groups that would stand to benefit from closer
Four consequences of Obama’s immigration action
The rift between Republican and Democratic characterizations of President Obama’s executive order on undocumented immigrants could hardly be wider. The actions, which were carefully announced after the midterm elections but
Why a GOP takeover of the US Senate will not cause political deadlock
Republican control of the Senate, which would make Senator Mitch McConnell the new Majority Leader, may have practical policy impacts, some of which will be of great interest to global investors.
America’s complicated relationship with the minimum wage
Raising the U.S. minimum wage is a powerful political idea that will increase both sales and labor costs for businesses. The debate over increasing the minimum wage in the U.S.
IMF pushes for Ukraine reforms as part of aid package
In response to the recent turmoil in Ukraine, the IMF is working to extend financial assistance but will likely ask for reforms in the public, business and energy sectors. The
