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• Navigating Uncertainty:

  • The US-China trade war has been dominating the news for some time; its impact is becoming tangible in the business and political realms alike.
• US relations with Russia, Turkey and Iran

  • Since Donald Trump took office as US president in January 2017, relations between the US on the one hand and Russia, Turkey and Iran on the other have deteriorated. These regional powers are three of the main strategic rivals for the US, and their influence in regional geopolitics has grown deeper.
• A Closer Look at Gender and Financial Inclusion

  • Now more than ever, digital services play a major role in our banking experience. Most of us use online banking daily, many of us have switched to purely digital banks such as Monzo or Starling, and Apple Pay continues to gain popularity.
• Japan’s next decade

  • The 2020 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo are playing a central role in the narrative of Japan’s revitalisation. The Olympic Games are also viewed by business executives as a great opportunity to boost morale and visibility, to “catapult the host city into the premier league of cities”.
• Global Outlook: What is economic impact of climate change?

  • What is the outlook for the Euro zone and what is the global economic impact of climate change? This month Country Analysis Director John Ferguson is joined by Agathe Demarais, Global Forecasting Director, and Emily Mansfield, Principal Economist, to discuss our latest forecasts.
• The Cooling Imperative

  • The market for cooling – refrigeration and air conditioning – is already substantial and is on a rapid growth trend.
• Global Outlook: What to expect in Hong Kong and Venezuela in 2020?

  • Will the Maduro regime survive in Venezuela and will there be more unrest in Hong Kong? In this month’s video, John Ferguson, Country Analysis Director, discusses our latest forecasts with John Marrett and Giancarlo Morelli, from the Asia and Latin America teams respectively.
• Coronavirus: Preparing for disease outbreaks

  • How prepared is the world to manage the Coronavirus outbreak? Since its initial identification in China just two months ago, the novel Coronavirus outbreak has grown exponentially, affecting more than 20 countries and making a significant impact on health, trade, travel and the global economy.
• EIU Nowcast: Growth softens on lacklustre PMI

  • The EIU Nowcast for 2020Q1 US GDP growth stands at 1.73% (Y-on-Y) as of 7th Feb 2020, about 0.1 percentage points lower than that of 31st Jan 2020.
• EIU Nowcast: Growth rises as consumer sentiment remains strong

  • The EIU nowcast for 2020Q1 US GDP growth moved up to 1.78% (Y-on-Y) as of 14th Feb 2020, 0.05 percentage points higher than that of 7th Feb 2020.

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