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1. China's 'neutrality' on Ukraine will strain ties with West

Subjects
Business, Business, international, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

What's happened? On February 24th, the first anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, China's foreign ministry issued a 'position on the political settlement of the Ukraine crisis'. The remarks did [...]

Published
2023

2. Pakistani opposition faces hurdles as election approaches

Subjects
Supreme Court justices -- Political aspects, Opposition (Political science) -- Political aspects, Business, Business, international, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

What's happened? On January 7th the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) informed the Supreme Court that 76% of nomination papers filed by the candidates of the national opposition party, the [...]

Published
2024

3. South Africa plugs into electric vehicles

Subjects
Automobiles, Electric -- Economic aspects, Business, Business, international, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

In a key step for South Africa's motor industry, which accounts for roughly 6% of GDP, the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) published a green paper (a consultation [...]

Published
2021

4. Government's levelling-up plan will not be transformative

Subjects
Government regulation, Business, Business, international, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Government's levelling-up plan will not be transformative On almost any metric of economic and social wellbeing-from productivity and household income to life expectancy and educational outcomes-the UK is among the [...]

Published
2022

5. Malaysia's anti-graft probe extends to Mahathir's sons

Subjects
Prime ministers -- Investigations -- Political aspects, Money laundering -- Political aspects -- Investigations, Company legal issue, Business, Business, international, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

What happened? On March 4th Malaysia's anti-corruption agency, Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), expanded its investigation of Mirzan Mahathir, the elder son of a former prime minister, Mahathir Mohamad, from transactions [...]

Published
2024

6. Uganda eyes narrowing deficit in 2024/25 budget framework

Subjects
Fiscal policy -- Government finance -- Economic aspects -- Forecasts and trends, Budget deficits -- Forecasts and trends -- Economic aspects -- Government finance, Market trend/market analysis, Business, Business, international, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

What's happened? In mid-January the Ugandan Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development released the budget framework paper (BFP) for fiscal year 2024/25 (July-June), which envisages a narrowing fiscal deficit. [...]

Published
2024

7. Irish government increasingly reliant on independents

Subjects
Political parties -- Ireland, Legislators -- Political aspects, Coalition governments -- Political aspects, Housing policy -- Political aspects, Business, Business, international, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

What's happened? The coalition government's on-paper majority has been reduced to a single vote after a Green Party teachta dala (TD, member of parliament) voted against the government, losing the [...]

Published
2023

8. Greece: Forecast summary

Subjects
Foreign investments -- Forecasts and trends -- Economic aspects, International trade -- Forecasts and trends -- Economic aspects, Market trend/market analysis, International trade, Business, Business, international, News, opinion and commentary, International Monetary Fund
Abstract

Data summary: Global outlook Data summary: Gross domestic product, current market prices Data summary: Gross domestic product, at constant prices Data summary: Gross domestic product by sector of origin Data [...]

Published
2024

9. Indonesia: Forecast summary

Subjects
Foreign investments -- Forecasts and trends -- Economic aspects, Market trend/market analysis, Business, Business, international, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Data summary: Global outlook Data summary: Gross domestic product, current market prices Data summary: Gross domestic product, at constant prices Data summary: Gross domestic product by sector of origin Data [...]

Published
2024

10. Morocco: Forecast summary

Subjects
Foreign investments -- Forecasts and trends -- Economic aspects, Market trend/market analysis, Business, Business, international, News, opinion and commentary, International Monetary Fund
Abstract

Data summary: Global outlook Data summary: Gross domestic product, current market prices Data summary: Gross domestic product, at constant prices Data summary: Gross domestic product by sector of origin Data [...]

Published
2024

11. Pakistan: Forecast summary

Subjects
Foreign investments -- Forecasts and trends -- Economic aspects, Market trend/market analysis, Business, Business, international, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Data summary: Global outlook Data summary: Gross domestic product, current market prices Data summary: Gross domestic product, at constant prices Data summary: Gross domestic product by sector of origin Data [...]

Published
2024

12. Italy: Forecast summary

Subjects
Foreign investments -- Forecasts and trends -- Economic aspects, Consumer price indexes -- Forecasts and trends -- Economic aspects, Market trend/market analysis, Business, Business, international, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Data summary: Global outlook Data summary: Gross domestic product, current market prices Data summary: Gross domestic product, at constant prices Data summary: Gross domestic product by sector of origin Data [...]

Published
2024

13. Sweden: Forecast summary

Subjects
Foreign investments -- Forecasts and trends -- Economic aspects, International trade -- Forecasts and trends -- Economic aspects, Market trend/market analysis, International trade, Business, Business, international, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Data summary: Global outlook Data summary: Gross domestic product, current market prices Data summary: Gross domestic product, at constant prices Data summary: Gross domestic product by sector of origin Data [...]

Published
2024

14. Kenya: Forecast summary

Subjects
Foreign investments -- Forecasts and trends -- Economic aspects, Market trend/market analysis, Business, Business, international, News, opinion and commentary, United Nations
Abstract

Data summary: Global outlook Data summary: Gross domestic product, current market prices Data summary: Gross domestic product, at constant prices Data summary: Gross domestic product by sector of origin Data [...]

Published
2024

15. France: Forecast summary

Subjects
Foreign investments -- Forecasts and trends -- Economic aspects, International trade -- Forecasts and trends -- Economic aspects, Market trend/market analysis, International trade, Business, Business, international, News, opinion and commentary, European Union. European Central Bank, International Monetary Fund
Abstract

Data summary: Global outlook Data summary: Gross domestic product, current market prices Data summary: Gross domestic product, at constant prices Data summary: Gross domestic product by sector of origin Data [...]

Published
2024

16. Dominican Republic: Forecast summary

Subjects
External debts -- Economic aspects -- Forecasts and trends, Foreign investments -- Forecasts and trends -- Economic aspects, Medium term notes -- Forecasts and trends -- Economic aspects, Market trend/market analysis, Business, Business, international, News, opinion and commentary, International Monetary Fund
Abstract

Data summary: Global outlook Data summary: Gross domestic product, current market prices Data summary: Gross domestic product, at constant prices Data summary: Gross domestic product by sector of origin Data [...]

Published
2024

17. Ireland: Forecast summary

Subjects
Foreign investments -- Forecasts and trends -- Economic aspects, International trade -- Forecasts and trends -- Economic aspects, Consumer price indexes -- Forecasts and trends -- Economic aspects, Market trend/market analysis, International trade, Business, Business, international, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Data summary: Global outlook Data summary: Gross domestic product, current market prices Data summary: Gross domestic product, at constant prices Data summary: Growth and productivity Data summary: Economic structure, income [...]

Published
2024

18. Treasury predicts a faster decline in Kenya's budget deficit

Subjects
Fiscal policy -- Government finance -- Statistics -- Economic aspects, Budget deficits -- Economic aspects -- Government finance -- Statistics, Business, Business, international, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

What's happened? The Treasury's 2024 budget policy statement (BPS), finalised in February, predicts a faster medium-term decline in Kenya's budget deficits, helped by revenue gains and stricter spending controls. The [...]

Published
2024

19. Canada: Forecast summary

Subjects
Foreign investments -- Forecasts and trends -- Economic aspects, Market trend/market analysis, Business, Business, international, News, opinion and commentary, International Monetary Fund
Abstract

Data summary: Global outlook Data summary: Gross domestic product, current market prices Data summary: Gross domestic product, at constant prices Data summary: Gross domestic product by sector of origin Data [...]

Published
2024

20. BOJ to keep accommodative policy after negative rate exit

Subjects
United States. Federal Reserve Board -- International economic relations, Japan. Bank of Japan -- International economic relations, Monetary policy, Central banks, Business, Business, international, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

What's happened? The monetary policy committee of the Bank of Japan (BOJ, the central bank) decided in a 7-2 vote to end its negative policy interest rate, which had been [...]

Published
2024

21. Malaysia: Forecast summary

Subjects
Foreign investments -- Forecasts and trends -- Economic aspects, Market trend/market analysis, Business, Business, international, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Data summary: Global outlook Data summary: Gross domestic product, current market prices Data summary: Gross domestic product, at constant prices Data summary: Gross domestic product by sector of origin Data [...]

Published
2024

22. Egypt: Forecast summary

Subjects
Egyptian General Petroleum Corp. -- Forecasts and trends -- International economic relations, Foreign investments -- Forecasts and trends -- Economic aspects, Petroleum industry -- International economic relations -- Forecasts and trends, Market trend/market analysis, Business, Business, international, News, opinion and commentary, International Monetary Fund
Abstract

Data summary: Global outlook Data summary: Gross domestic product, current market prices Data summary: Gross domestic product, at constant prices Data summary: Gross domestic product by sector of origin Data [...]

Published
2024

23. Norway: Forecast summary

Subjects
Foreign investments -- Forecasts and trends -- Economic aspects, International trade -- Forecasts and trends -- Economic aspects, Economic forecasting -- Forecasts and trends -- Economic aspects, Market trend/market analysis, International trade, Business, Business, international, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Data summary: Global outlook Data summary: Gross domestic product, current market prices Data summary: Gross domestic product, at constant prices Data summary: Gross domestic product by sector of origin Data [...]

Published
2024

24. Turkey: Forecast summary

Subjects
Foreign investments -- Forecasts and trends -- Economic aspects, Market trend/market analysis, Business, Business, international, News, opinion and commentary, International Monetary Fund
Abstract

Data summary: Global outlook Data summary: Gross domestic product, current market prices Data summary: Gross domestic product, at constant prices Data summary: Gross domestic product by sector of origin Data [...]

Published
2024

25. Federal-Kurdish ructions widen further in Iraq

Subjects
Kurds -- Political aspects, Local government, Autonomy -- Political aspects, Business, Business, international, News, opinion and commentary, Patriotic Union of Kurdistan -- Political aspects, Kurdistan Democratic Party -- Political aspects
Abstract

What's happened? Iraq's Federal Supreme Court (FSC) issued two rulings in late February curtailing the ability of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) to manage its own administrative affairs. We expect [...]

Published
2024

26. Meloni suffers setback in Sardinian regional election

Subjects
Coalition governments -- Political aspects, Business, Business, international, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

What's happened? On February 25th Alessandra Todde of the Movimento 5 Stelle (M5S) won the regional election in Sardinia with 45.4% of votes with the backing of a broad centre-left [...]

Published
2024

27. Germany: Forecast summary

Subjects
Foreign investments -- Forecasts and trends -- Economic aspects, International trade -- Forecasts and trends -- Economic aspects, Market trend/market analysis, International trade, Business, Business, international, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Data summary: Global outlook Data summary: Gross domestic product, current market prices Data summary: Gross domestic product, at constant prices Data summary: Gross domestic product by sector of origin Data [...]

Published
2024

28. Sweden: Licensing and intellectual property

Subjects
Intellectual property -- Laws, regulations and rules, Intellectual property law, Government regulation, Intellectual property, Company licensing agreement, Business, Business, international, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Intellectual property and e-commerce: IPR overview Licensing agreements are entirely a matter of commercial negotiation, without any official limitation or regulation. Agreements are considered commercial secrets, and little information is [...]

Published
2024

29. Japan: Forecast summary

Subjects
Foreign investments -- Forecasts and trends -- Economic aspects, International trade -- Forecasts and trends -- Economic aspects, Market trend/market analysis, International trade, Business, Business, international, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Data summary: Global outlook Data summary: Gross domestic product, current market prices Data summary: Gross domestic product, at constant prices Data summary: Gross domestic product by sector of origin Data [...]

Published
2024

30. South Korea: Forecast summary

Subjects
Bank of Korea -- International economic relations, Foreign investments -- Forecasts and trends -- Economic aspects, Market trend/market analysis, Business, Business, international, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Data summary: Global outlook Data summary: Gross domestic product, current market prices Data summary: Gross domestic product, at constant prices Data summary: Gross domestic product by sector of origin Data [...]

Published
2024

31. Finland: Forecast summary

Subjects
Foreign investments -- Forecasts and trends -- Economic aspects, International trade -- Forecasts and trends -- Economic aspects, Market trend/market analysis, International trade, Business, Business, international, News, opinion and commentary, International Monetary Fund
Abstract

Data summary: Global outlook Data summary: Gross domestic product, current market prices Data summary: Gross domestic product, at constant prices Data summary: Gross domestic product by sector of origin Data [...]

Published
2024

32. India: Forecast summary

Subjects
Foreign investments -- Forecasts and trends -- Economic aspects, Market trend/market analysis, Business, Business, international, News, opinion and commentary, World Bank Group. World Bank
Abstract

Data summary: Global outlook Data summary: Gross domestic product, current market prices Data summary: Gross domestic product, at constant prices Data summary: Gross domestic product by sector of origin Data [...]

Published
2024

33. Denmark: Forecast summary

Subjects
Foreign investments -- Forecasts and trends -- Economic aspects, International trade -- Forecasts and trends -- Economic aspects, Market trend/market analysis, International trade, Business, Business, international, News, opinion and commentary, United Nations, International Monetary Fund
Abstract

Data summary: Global outlook Data summary: Gross domestic product, current market prices Data summary: Gross domestic product, at constant prices Data summary: Gross domestic product by sector of origin Data [...]

Published
2024

34. United Kingdom: Forecast summary

Subjects
Foreign investments -- Forecasts and trends -- Economic aspects, Consumer price indexes -- Forecasts and trends -- Economic aspects, Market trend/market analysis, Business, Business, international, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Data summary: Global outlook Data summary: Gross domestic product, current market prices Data summary: Gross domestic product, at constant prices Data summary: Gross domestic product by sector of origin Data [...]

Published
2024

35. New Zealand: Forecast summary

Subjects
Foreign investments -- Forecasts and trends -- Economic aspects, Market trend/market analysis, Business, Business, international, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Data summary: Global outlook Data summary: Gross domestic product, current market prices Data summary: Gross domestic product, at constant prices Data summary: Gross domestic product by sector of origin Data [...]

Published
2024

36. Visit by Cambodian PM will expedite gas exploration talks

Subjects
Oil and gas exploration -- Discovery and exploration, Business, Business, international, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

What's happened? On February 7th the Cambodian prime minister, Hun Manet, held talks with his Thai counterpart, Srettha Thavisin, during his first official visit to Thailand. The countries agreed to [...]

Published
2024

37. Iran: Forecast summary

Subjects
Foreign investments -- Forecasts and trends -- Economic aspects, Market trend/market analysis, Business, Business, international, News, opinion and commentary, International Monetary Fund
Abstract

Data summary: Global outlook Data summary: Gross domestic product, current market prices Data summary: Gross domestic product, at constant prices Data summary: Gross domestic product by sector of origin Data [...]

Published
2024

38. France: Forecast summary

Subjects
Foreign investments -- Forecasts and trends -- Economic aspects, International trade -- Forecasts and trends -- Economic aspects, Market trend/market analysis, International trade, Business, Business, international, News, opinion and commentary, European Union. European Central Bank, International Monetary Fund
Abstract

Data summary: Global outlook Data summary: Gross domestic product, current market prices Data summary: Gross domestic product, at constant prices Data summary: Gross domestic product by sector of origin Data [...]

Published
2024

39. Morocco: Forecast summary

Subjects
Foreign investments -- Forecasts and trends -- Economic aspects, Market trend/market analysis, Business, Business, international, News, opinion and commentary, International Monetary Fund
Abstract

Data summary: Global outlook Data summary: Gross domestic product, current market prices Data summary: Gross domestic product, at constant prices Data summary: Gross domestic product by sector of origin Data [...]

Published
2024

40. South Africa: Forecast summary

Subjects
Suid-Afrikaanse Reserwebank -- International economic relations -- Forecasts and trends, Foreign investments -- Forecasts and trends -- Economic aspects, Banking industry -- International economic relations -- Forecasts and trends, Market trend/market analysis, Banking industry, Business, Business, international, News, opinion and commentary, International Monetary Fund
Abstract

Data summary: Global outlook Data summary: Gross domestic product, current market prices Data summary: Gross domestic product, at constant prices Data summary: Gross domestic product by sector of origin Data [...]

Published
2024

41. Saudi Arabia: Forecast summary

Subjects
Foreign investments -- Forecasts and trends -- Economic aspects, International trade -- Forecasts and trends -- Economic aspects, Market trend/market analysis, International trade, Business, Business, international, News, opinion and commentary, International Monetary Fund
Abstract

Data summary: Global outlook Data summary: Gross domestic product, current market prices Data summary: Gross domestic product, at constant prices Data summary: Gross domestic product by sector of origin Data [...]

Published
2024

42. Kenya: Forecast summary

Subjects
Foreign investments -- Forecasts and trends -- Economic aspects, Market trend/market analysis, Business, Business, international, News, opinion and commentary, United Nations
Abstract

Data summary: Global outlook Data summary: Gross domestic product, current market prices Data summary: Gross domestic product, at constant prices Data summary: Gross domestic product by sector of origin Data [...]

Published
2024

43. Australia: Forecast summary

Subjects
Australia. Reserve Bank of Australia -- International economic relations, Foreign investments -- Forecasts and trends -- Economic aspects, Market trend/market analysis, Business, Business, international, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Data summary: Global outlook Data summary: Gross domestic product, current market prices Data summary: Gross domestic product, at constant prices Data summary: Gross domestic product by sector of origin Data [...]

Published
2024

44. Italy: Forecast summary

Subjects
Foreign investments -- Forecasts and trends -- Economic aspects, Consumer price indexes -- Forecasts and trends -- Economic aspects, Market trend/market analysis, Business, Business, international, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Data summary: Global outlook Data summary: Gross domestic product, current market prices Data summary: Gross domestic product, at constant prices Data summary: Gross domestic product by sector of origin Data [...]

Published
2024

45. Sweden: Forecast summary

Subjects
Foreign investments -- Forecasts and trends -- Economic aspects, International trade -- Forecasts and trends -- Economic aspects, Market trend/market analysis, International trade, Business, Business, international, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Data summary: Global outlook Data summary: Gross domestic product, current market prices Data summary: Gross domestic product, at constant prices Data summary: Gross domestic product by sector of origin Data [...]

Published
2024

46. Switzerland: Forecast summary

Subjects
Swiss National Bank -- Forecasts and trends, Foreign investments -- Forecasts and trends -- Economic aspects, International trade -- Forecasts and trends -- Economic aspects, Consumer price indexes -- Forecasts and trends -- Economic aspects, Market trend/market analysis, International trade, Business, Business, international, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Data summary: Global outlook Data summary: Gross domestic product, current market prices Data summary: Gross domestic product, at constant prices Data summary: Growth and productivity Data summary: Economic structure, income [...]

Published
2024

47. Indonesia: Forecast summary

Subjects
Foreign investments -- Forecasts and trends -- Economic aspects, Market trend/market analysis, Business, Business, international, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Data summary: Global outlook Data summary: Gross domestic product, current market prices Data summary: Gross domestic product, at constant prices Data summary: Gross domestic product by sector of origin Data [...]

Published
2024

48. Risk of early Irish general election rises

Subjects
Legislators -- Elections -- Political aspects, Coalition governments -- Political aspects, Business, Business, international, News, opinion and commentary, European Union. European Parliament -- Political aspects
Abstract

What's happened? Two sitting government teachtai dala (TDs, members of parliament), Barry Cowen and Josepha Madigan, have indicated their interest in standing in the European Parliament elections due to be [...]

Published
2024

49. Ireland: Forecast summary

Subjects
Foreign investments -- Forecasts and trends -- Economic aspects, International trade -- Forecasts and trends -- Economic aspects, Consumer price indexes -- Forecasts and trends -- Economic aspects, Market trend/market analysis, International trade, Business, Business, international, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Data summary: Global outlook Data summary: Gross domestic product, current market prices Data summary: Gross domestic product, at constant prices Data summary: Growth and productivity Data summary: Economic structure, income [...]

Published
2023

50. Greece: Forex regulations

Subjects
Foreign exchange market -- Laws, regulations and rules, Monetary policy -- Laws, regulations and rules, Foreign exchange -- Laws, regulations and rules, Central banks -- Laws, regulations and rules, Government regulation, Business, Business, international, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Exchange controls: Overview Greece uses the euro, and contracts may be settled in that currency or in foreign exchange. The European Central Bank publishes the daily euro-foreign-exchange reference rates on [...]

Published
2023