Economic insights

Jan 15, 2020

What to expect in 2020-21: Defending growth at all costs

Amid high social tensions, rapidly multiplying political risks and rising climate change risks, 2020 could represent a turning point in policies to defend growth at all costs.

Jan 15, 2020

U.S.-China trade deal: No biggie, but de-escalation confirmed

The U.S. and China officially signed a “Phase 1” trade deal on 15 January

Jan 13, 2020

Taiwan election: Decoupling from China remains top of mind

Tsai Ing-wen was reelected as president of Taiwan on Saturday 11 January in a landslide victory against runner-up Han Kuo-yu.

Jan 09, 2020

Iran-U.S. conflict: Regional instability set to rise

Jan 09, 2020

Global Insolvency Outlook 2020: A softer but broader based rise in corporate insolvencies

Jan 09, 2020

Iran-U.S. conflict: Regional instability set to rise

The elimination of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani after a targeted U.S. airstrike could be a game-changer for the whole stability of the Middle East.