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The Growing Risk of Saudi Arms Trade
Saudia Arabia is undergoing a difficult public relations crises after the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, affecting its arms trade with allies.
The Week Ahead: 4 – 10 February 2018
Nepal faces upper chamber elections. Another budget vote looms in the US Congress. All in The Week Ahead
Trump’s attack on nuclear deal is bad news for Iran – and for America
Trump’s comments about the Iran nuclear deal will have implications for the agreement, for US diplomacy and for the business climate.
Weekly Risk Outlook
US FOMC meets to set interest rates. Brazil likely to raise interest rates again as economy tumbles. Mexico’s interest rate decision reflects thoughts on US Fed. Japan’s cabinet holds conference on economic development. The US
Weekly Risk Outlook
Russia and Ukraine announce a new round of gas talks as Ukraine feels financial strains. Argentine farming coalitions plan protests. Australia considers cutting interest rates. U.S. Congress debates the funding
TPP delayed as US auto makers push for currency clause
As the year’s end deadline for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) deal nears, US lawmakers press to include a provision on currency manipulation – in part to support US automakers. Including