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October 01, 2024

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Futures & Options Frenzy: Retail Investors Suffer as SEBI Plans Rescue
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October 1, 2024 10:05 AM UTC

Retail investors in India’s futures and options (F&O) market incurred losses of USD 21.6bn over three years, with 93% of traders losing money. SEBI is planning new measures, including raising the minimum contract size and tightening risk management rules, to curb speculative trading and protect in

September 04, 2024

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Country Insights: Labor Productivity and Growth in China
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September 4, 2024 9:30 AM UTC

The most recent update of our Country Insights model ranks China as the seventh strongest performer in our labor productivity growth sub-factor. However, the country's score has shown a clear downward trend after the GFC.

September 03, 2024

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Country Risk in MENA
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September 3, 2024 10:00 AM UTC

Country risk in Middle East and North Africa is impacted by the ongoing war in Gaza, alongside reviews of Bahrain, Egypt, Iran and Qatar.     

September 02, 2024

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Central and Latin America: Country Risk Ratings
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September 2, 2024 10:00 AM UTC

We provide country risk reviews for select Central and Latin America countries.  

September 01, 2024

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India GDP Review: A Sobering Start to FY25
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September 1, 2024 1:53 PM UTC

India’s GDP growth slowed to 6.7% yr/yr in Q1 FY25, falling short of expectations, as reduced public spending during the election period weighed on economic activity. Strong private consumption and investment provided some support, but a decline in manufacturing growth and weak external trade damp

August 30, 2024

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Sub Sahara Africa: Country Risk Ratings
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August 30, 2024 10:00 AM UTC

We provide country risk reviews for Sub Sahara Africa countries including Ethophia/Angola/Senegal/Sudan and Tunisia.  

August 29, 2024

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Asia Country Risk Ratings
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August 29, 2024 10:00 AM UTC

We provide country risk reviews for Asia countries including China and Taiwan.  

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2024 Q2 Shadow Credit Ratings to Download in Excel
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August 29, 2024 9:00 AM UTC

The Country Insights Model is a comprehensive quantitative tool for assessing country and sovereign risk by measuring a country’s risk of external and domestic financial shocks and its ability to grow. We produce Shadow Credit Ratings for 162 countries, comparable to those from official credit rat

August 28, 2024

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2024 Q2 Country Insights Scores to Download in Excel
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August 28, 2024 9:00 AM UTC

The Country Insights Model is a comprehensive quantitative tool for assessing country and sovereign risk by measuring a country’s risk of external and domestic financial shocks and its ability to grow. The access to our full range of scores across 174 countries corresponding to the second quarter

August 27, 2024

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Indonesia's Election Law Drama: Court Rulings and Political Fallout
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August 27, 2024 6:57 AM UTC

In a dramatic turn of events, Indonesia's parliament abandoned its plan to amend electoral laws. The parliament had recently planned to amend the country's electoral laws, aiming to overturn pivotal decisions by the Constitutional Court. The proposed changes, which have sparked widespread controvers

August 26, 2024

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Hajj Surge and Trade Squeeze Drive Indonesia's Q2 Deficit Higher
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August 26, 2024 6:58 AM UTC

Indonesia's current account deficit widened to US$ 3.0bn in Q2 2024, driven by a higher services deficit from increased Hajj travel and a narrowing trade surplus. Strong portfolio investment inflows helped offset some pressures, but FDI inflows fell sharply. The H1 deficit reached US$ 5.4bn, up from

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India GDP Preview: Slowing Growth, Solid Prospects
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August 26, 2024 6:04 AM UTC

India’s Q1 FY25 (Apr-Jun) GDP is expected to moderateto 7% yr/yr. The slowdown is expected on the back of limited government spending and sluggish urban demand. Additionally, high interest rates and inflation are expected to have been a drag on growth. 

August 20, 2024

Indonesia's 2025 Draft Budget: A High-Stakes Gamble on Growth and Subsidies
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August 20, 2024 6:24 AM UTC

Indonesia's 2025 budget is a high-risk gamble, with potential for the fiscal deficit to breach the 3% of GDP legal threshold. The ambitious revenue targets and planned spending cuts pose significant challenges, particularly in a low commodity price environment. The reliance on optimistic tax revenue

August 04, 2024

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India's Budget FY25: Assessing the Promises and Pitfalls
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August 4, 2024 3:40 PM UTC

India’s FY25 budget presented by the Finance Minister continues the trend of incremental reforms, with a focus on predictable continuities. Anchored in themes of poor, women, youth and farmer, the budget aims to balance fiscal prudence with targeted growth initiatives. However, the budget's cautio

July 15, 2024

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EM Europe and CIS: Select Country Risk Ratings
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July 15, 2024 9:30 AM UTC

We provide country risk reviews for EM Europe/CIS countries including Russia/Ukraine and Kazakhstan. 

July 12, 2024

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Latin America: Country Risk Ratings
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July 12, 2024 10:05 AM UTC

We provide country risk reviews for select Latin America countries including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia and Mexico. 

July 11, 2024

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Asia: Select Country Risk Ratings
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July 11, 2024 10:00 AM UTC

We provide country risk reviews for Asia countries including India, Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam. 

July 10, 2024

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Nigeria and South Africa: Country Risk Ratings
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July 10, 2024 1:42 PM UTC

We provide extra country risk reviews for Sub Sahara Africa countries including Nigeria and South Africa.    

June 07, 2024

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Asia and EM/Europe and CIS: Select Country Risk Ratings
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June 7, 2024 9:00 AM UTC

We provide country risk reviews for Asia and EM Europe/CIS countries. 

June 06, 2024

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Country Risk in MENA
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June 6, 2024 9:00 AM UTC

Country risk in Middle East and North Africa is impacted by the ongoing war in Gaza, alongside reviews of Saudi Arabia and Iran.     

June 05, 2024

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Sub Sahara Africa: Country Risk Ratings
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June 5, 2024 9:00 AM UTC

We provide country risk reviews for Sub Sahara Africa countries including Ethophia/Kenya and Ghana.  

June 04, 2024

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Central and Latin America: Country Risk Ratings
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June 4, 2024 9:00 AM UTC

We provide country risk reviews for select Central America countries.  

May 30, 2024

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Taiwan Country Risk Ratings
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May 30, 2024 1:41 PM UTC

Taiwan has a medium-low level of political risk.

May 29, 2024

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2024 Q1 Shadow Credit Ratings to download in Excel
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May 29, 2024 10:05 AM UTC

Below is the access to our latest Shadow Sovereign Credit Ratings.

April 23, 2024

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Country Risk in MENA
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April 23, 2024 9:00 AM UTC

Country risk in Middle East and North Africa is impacted by the ongoing war in Gaza.     

April 22, 2024

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EM Europe/CIS: Country Risk Ratings
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April 22, 2024 9:00 AM UTC

We provide country risk reviews for EM Europe/CIS countries including Russia and Ukraine. 

April 19, 2024

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Sub Sahara Africa: Country Risk Ratings
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April 19, 2024 9:00 AM UTC

We provide country risk reviews for Sub Sahara Africa countries including S Africa/Nigeria/Ethophia/Sudan and Angola/DRC.  

April 18, 2024

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Central and Latin America: Country Risk Ratings
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April 18, 2024 9:00 AM UTC

We provide country risk reviews for Central America countries including Brazil/Mexico/Peru/Argentina/Cuba and El Salvador.  

April 17, 2024

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Asia Country Risk Ratings
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April 17, 2024 3:00 PM UTC

We provide country risk reviews for Asia countries including China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Taiwan.  

March 13, 2024

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Country Insights: Human Resource Potential
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March 13, 2024 11:30 AM UTC

The most recent update of our Country Insights model places Ireland, China and Belarus as strong performers in the Human Resource Potential factor. In contrast, Iraq, Equatorial Guinea and Congo rank at the top bottom of the ranking.

March 12, 2024

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Country Insights: Technology and Innovation
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March 12, 2024 11:30 AM UTC

The most recent update of our Country Insights model places Singapore as the leading performer in the world in the Technology and Innovation factor. In contrast, Afghanistan ranks at the bottom of the ranking.

March 11, 2024

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Country Insights: Demography
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March 11, 2024 11:27 AM UTC

The most recent update of our Country Insights model places several African countries at the top of the Demography factor ranking, including Zambia, Uganda, Tanzania and others. In contrast, some European countries such as Croatia, Italy and Greece rank at the bottom of the list.

March 08, 2024

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Country Risk in MENA
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March 8, 2024 11:00 AM UTC

Country risk in Middle East and North Africa is impacted by the ongoing war in Gaza.     

March 07, 2024

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Sub Sahara Africa: Country Risk Ratings
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March 7, 2024 11:00 AM UTC

We provide country risk reviews for Sub Sahara Africa countries including Ethophia/Sudan and Angola/DRC.  

March 06, 2024

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Asia Country Risk Ratings
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March 6, 2024 11:00 AM UTC

We provide country risk reviews for Asia countries including China, Malaysia, Philippines and Taiwan.  

February 28, 2024

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2023 Q4 Shadow Credit Ratings to download in Excel
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February 28, 2024 11:50 AM UTC

Below is the access to our latest Shadow Sovereign Credit Ratings.

February 13, 2024

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BJP's Political Confidence Shines Through in India's FY25 Interim Budget
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February 13, 2024 10:44 AM UTC

India's interim budget for FY25 presented ahead of the upcoming general election, reflects the government's commitment to economic growth, infrastructure development, and fiscal responsibility. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted key aspects of the budget, emphasizing a multi-pronged app

January 25, 2024

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The war in Gaza and Country Risk in MENA
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January 25, 2024 11:00 AM UTC

Country risk in Middle East and North Africa is impacted by the ongoing war in Gaza, though we feel that the war will likely come to an end in the coming months.    

January 22, 2024

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Latin and Central America: Country Risk Ratings
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January 22, 2024 10:00 AM UTC

We provide country risk reviews for Latin and Central America countries including Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Mexico.  

January 19, 2024

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Middle East and North Africa: Country Risk Ratings
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January 19, 2024 10:00 AM UTC

We provide country risk reviews for Middle East and North Africa including Saudi Arabia, Iran and Egypt.  

January 18, 2024

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Chile Constitution Progress Remains Slow
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January 18, 2024 8:30 PM UTC

Progress on changing Chile constitution remains slow.

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Hong Kong Political Risk Remain
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January 18, 2024 4:00 AM UTC

Hong Kong is assigned a medium-low overall risk, with political violence at the same risk level.

January 17, 2024

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Saudi Iran Relations Help Cools Major Risk
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January 17, 2024 8:00 PM UTC

Saudi Arabia less hostile relationship with Iran is curtailing the risk of a major war in the Middle East.  

January 16, 2024

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Asia Country Risk Ratings
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January 16, 2024 11:57 AM UTC

We provide country risk reviews for Asia countries including India, Indonesia, Malaysia and Taiwan.