Elections
COVID-19 Could Restart US-China Trade Tensions – Control Risks
With the US likely to fall into a recession combined with widespread social disruption caused by the lockdown, Trump’s re-election this November appears uncertain. Far from soothing tensions between the US and China, the pandemic has heightened them.
27 Mar 2020
Prospect of Early Romanian Election Sparks ‘Benevolent’ Market Reaction – ING
A successful no-confidence motion against Romania’s government has raised the prospect of early elections and may usher in a period of political instability, but the market has reacted relatively well according to ING emerging market strategist Trieu Pham.
7 Feb 2020
Sri Lanka: Credit Under Pressure as Fiscal Consolidation Weakens
S&P revised its outlook on Sri Lanka to negative (B) following a similar move from Fitch in December, raising concerns about expansionary fiscal measures put in place by the authorities under recently elected President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.
14 Jan 2020