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North America Politics

Four key economic issues in Canada’s election

With the new Liberal majority government in Ottawa, it is key for investors to look at the economic platforms of both opposition parties to see what was offered to voters

Economics International

TPP deal reached: What we know so far

After 5 years of negotiations, the 12 nations which make up the TPP finally reached a deal in the early hours of Monday morning. While the text of the deal

Economics International

Can a China-US investment treaty bring security to the Asia-Pacific?

While discussions surrounding a Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) have focused on the potential for increased trade and investment, a BIT could also help alleviate security concerns and create lasting peace

Economics International

Race against the clock for the TPP

The TPP negotiations in Hawaii last week have failed to reach an agreement in what was seen as one of the final chances to push it through. While there remains

Economics Latin America

Latin American Domestic Politics Could Hamper TPP

While various Latin American nations have expressed support for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), internal political turmoil and scandals in various nations threaten to undermine trans-regional efforts at trade liberalization. Much

Economics International

TPP Series: A Free Trade Agreement fraught with complexity

With many big questions and trade disputes left to be resolved, the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is expected to be unusually complex, perhaps at an unprecedented level.  The TPP is sufficiently complex

Economics International

TPP Series: How will TPP impact global investment rules?

Lost in the discussion about the Trans-Pacific Partnership is its likely impact on the already-complex “rules of the game” governing global investment. The outcome will have a considerable effect on

North America Politics

TPP Series: Obama wins trade battle, but the war is not over

After six months of political teeth pulling, President Obama has finally received Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) – commonly referred to as “fast track.” But despite this major victory in the battle for

International Politics The Week Ahead

Weekly Risk Outlook

European Parliament votes on TTIP Resolution. China releases economic reports. Major moves in Argentina forecast tumultuous election cycle. U.S. Senate prepares for NDAA vote. Confusion over TPA leads to tense negotiations for TPP. All

Economics Latin America

Could the TPP shake-up Latin American trade?

The proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) includes some of the world’s biggest economies on both sides of the Pacific and could very well offset China’s growing economic power, potentially shaking-up Latin