Tag "economy"
Will Colombia be able to capitalize on FARC peace deal to boost growth?
Colombia finds itself at a critical impasse where certain decisions in the next six months could push it toward an economic boom or serious destabilization.
Paraguay’s agricultural sector: how much is at risk?
Despite the political and economical instability facing South America, the small nation of Paraguay is experiencing growth.
Space launch vehicles and rockets, sanctions and agreements: The issue of compliance
The relationship between Iran and the US appears to be evolving within a framework of political posturing and an international governance system.
Activist investors: More harm than good
The role of activist investors in American boardrooms has grown in recent years. But the dilemma is whether they make a positive impact on a company or do more harm than good.
Will a peace agreement boost the Colombian economy?
The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC)’s insurgency has slowed down Colombia’s potential for economic growth for decades.
Immigrants: an economic necessity in the US
Immigrants have always been vital for economic growth – and this isn’t going to change. Trump’s policy has negative implications for all aspects of society.
Should Russia’s internal issues scare long-term investors?
The Russian government is not doing enough to address social issues affecting large portions of its population. Is this attitude ultimately unsustainable?
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
Weekly Risk Outlook
Nuclear summit brings leaders to Washington D.C. Mixed data on U.S. economy. Fed Reserve chair speaks. U.S. unemployment might fall. China releases manufacturing data. All in the Weekly Risk Outlook. Nuclear security summit
Meeting future energy challenges: diversification and policy shifts in the UAE
The global drop in oil prices has left government reserves in jeopardy in multiple nations, wreaking havoc on national budgets as a plethora of oil floods an already oversaturated market.