Country Risk in MENA

October 21, 2024 10:00 AM UTC

We provide reviews of Saudi Arabia, UAE and Algeria this quarter.      

Sub Sahara Africa: Country Risk Ratings

October 18, 2024 10:00 AM UTC

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

Central and Latin America: Country Risk Ratings

October 17, 2024 10:00 AM UTC

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

Indonesia Country Risk

October 17, 2024 6:30 AM UTC

We provide country risk review for Indonesia.  

India Country Risk

October 16, 2024 1:26 PM UTC

We provide country risk review for India.  

Asia Country Risk Ratings

October 16, 2024 9:54 AM UTC

We provide country risk reviews for Asia countries including Hong Kong, Thailand, Pakistan and Singapore.  

Country Insights: Labor Productivity and Growth in China

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.

Country Risk in MENA

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.     

Central and Latin America: Country Risk Ratings

September 2, 2024 10:00 AM UTC

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

Sub Sahara Africa: Country Risk Ratings

August 30, 2024 10:00 AM UTC

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

Asia Country Risk Ratings

August 29, 2024 10:00 AM UTC

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

Indonesia's Election Law Drama: Court Rulings and Political Fallout

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

Hajj Surge and Trade Squeeze Drive Indonesia's Q2 Deficit Higher

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

India GDP Preview: Slowing Growth, Solid Prospects

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. 

Indonesia's 2025 Draft Budget: A High-Stakes Gamble on Growth and Subsidies

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

India's Budget FY25: Assessing the Promises and Pitfalls

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

EM Europe and CIS: Select Country Risk Ratings

July 15, 2024 9:30 AM UTC

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

Latin America: Country Risk Ratings

July 12, 2024 10:05 AM UTC

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

Asia: Select Country Risk Ratings

July 11, 2024 10:00 AM UTC

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

Nigeria and South Africa: Country Risk Ratings

July 10, 2024 1:42 PM UTC

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

Asia and EM/Europe and CIS: Select Country Risk Ratings

June 7, 2024 9:00 AM UTC

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

Country Risk in MENA

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.     

Sub Sahara Africa: Country Risk Ratings

June 5, 2024 9:00 AM UTC

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

Central and Latin America: Country Risk Ratings

June 4, 2024 9:00 AM UTC

We provide country risk reviews for select Central America countries.  

Country Risk in MENA

April 23, 2024 9:00 AM UTC

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

EM Europe/CIS: Country Risk Ratings

April 22, 2024 9:00 AM UTC

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

Sub Sahara Africa: Country Risk Ratings

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.  

Central and Latin America: Country Risk Ratings

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.  

Asia Country Risk Ratings

April 17, 2024 3:00 PM UTC

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

Country Insights: Human Resource Potential

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.

Country Insights: Technology and Innovation

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.

Country Insights: Demography

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.

Country Risk in MENA

March 8, 2024 11:00 AM UTC

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

Sub Sahara Africa: Country Risk Ratings

March 7, 2024 11:00 AM UTC

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

Asia Country Risk Ratings

March 6, 2024 11:00 AM UTC

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

BJP's Political Confidence Shines Through in India's FY25 Interim Budget

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

The war in Gaza and Country Risk in MENA

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.    

Latin and Central America: Country Risk Ratings

January 22, 2024 10:00 AM UTC

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

Middle East and North Africa: Country Risk Ratings

January 19, 2024 10:00 AM UTC

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

Chile Constitution Progress Remains Slow

January 18, 2024 8:30 PM UTC

Progress on changing Chile constitution remains slow.

Hong Kong Political Risk Remain

January 18, 2024 4:00 AM UTC

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

Saudi Iran Relations Help Cools Major Risk

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.  

Asia Country Risk Ratings

January 16, 2024 11:57 AM UTC

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

MENA: Human Resource Potential

December 7, 2023 3:18 PM UTC

The Human Resource Potential factor measures the extent to which the country's economy is able to make use of its human resources. It assesses levels of education, employment, labor force participation, and labor market rigidity. In our latest update for the third quarter of 2023 (here), the UAE, Ba