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Emerging market economies, such as India, Turkey, Indonesia, LatAm economies which have been a darling of investors even after 2008/09 financial crisis led to cheaper capital access to these economies and its corporates, a trend that continued for more than half a decade at rapid speed. Now, with US Federal Reserve looking to raise borrowing costs and slowdown in China, led these economies and their corporates into greater chaos. We, in this series discuss the vulnerabilities of emerging market.

Emerging Market Crisis Series

Why a narrow view of restorative justice blunts its impact

Nov 14, 2016 21:09 pm UTC| Law

We have all at one time or another applied the principles and practices that restorative justice is based on. These are intuitively drawn on to resolve conflicts between couples, parents and children, extended families,...

Emerging Market Crisis Series

South Africa needs tougher exchange controls before junk status hits

Nov 10, 2016 22:35 pm UTC| Insights & Views Economy

During this interminable period of economic stagnation, with no prospects of an upturn in sight thanks in part to Donald Trumps victory, South Africa desperately needs the radical economic transformation repeatedly...

Emerging Market Crisis Series

Uncertainties surrounding South Korea’s economic outlook remain high

Nov 09, 2016 11:06 am UTC| Commentary

Uncertainties about the South Korean economic prospects continue to be high due to challenges faced by the automotive, smartphone and shipping industries, noted Scotiabank in a research note. South Koreas export sector...

Emerging Market Crisis Series

Zuma and ANC run out of road as bad news piles up

Nov 04, 2016 04:00 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics

South African President Jacob Zuma is running out of options fast. A number of legal missiles are hurtling towards him, in what may have been one of his worst weeks since taking office in 2009. At the same time, the party...

Emerging Market Crisis Series

Root causes of limp economic growth in South Africa are not being tackled

Oct 31, 2016 10:54 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy

Protecting and growing the formal economy is important. But so too is changing it in ways which enable many more to enjoy its benefits. This was the most important message in Finance Minister Pravin Gordhans Medium Term...

Emerging Market Crisis Series

Prexit: as South Africa looks over the abyss who will blink?

Oct 13, 2016 08:14 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics Economy

Like the lemming that is about to throw itself off the proverbial cliff, South Africa appears unable to stop itself from preventing a self-inflicted act of such monumental folly that it could easily send Africas second...

Emerging Market Crisis Series

South Africa's economy would take a knock if starved of new graduates

Oct 05, 2016 13:42 pm UTC| Insights & Views Economy

There is a real risk that some of South Africas universities will not see out the 2016 academic year which ends in November. The ongoing fees must fall protests have seen classes disrupted at some institutions, and there...

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Economy

BOJ June Rate Hike Likely as Inflation Risks Rise Amid Middle East Tensions

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is widely expected to raise interest rates at its June 16 policy meeting, unless a major escalation in the Middle East conflict triggers severe market disruption, according to sources familiar with...

US Dollar Holds Near Two-Month High as Fed Rate Outlook and Middle East Tensions Boost Demand

The U.S. dollar remained close to a two-month high on Thursday after posting strong gains in the previous session, supported by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and growing expectations that the Federal...

Australia Passes Major Tax Reform Bill to Boost Housing Affordability and Cut Taxes for Workers

Australias House of Representatives has approved a landmark tax reform bill that represents the governments most significant overhaul of the tax system in decades. The legislation, designed to improve housing affordability...

Indonesia Passes New Central Bank Law, Raising Investor Concerns Over Policy Independence

Indonesias parliament has approved a sweeping new law that expands the role of Bank Indonesia in supporting economic growth while granting lawmakers greater authority to evaluate the countrys independent financial...

Asian Currencies Stabilize as U.S. Dollar Remains Strong Ahead of Key Jobs Data

Asian currencies steadied on Thursday after experiencing significant losses in the previous session, as the U.S. dollar remained close to a two-month high. Investors continued to monitor escalating Middle East tensions and...

Politics

Israeli Airstrikes in Gaza Kill Nine Palestinians as Ceasefire Efforts Remain Stalled

At least nine Palestinians, including five members of the same family, were killed in separate Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip early Thursday, according to local health officials. The latest Gaza attacks highlight...

Netanyahu Faces Growing Voter Backlash in Northern Israel Ahead of 2026 Election

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing declining political support in northern Israel, a region heavily affected by Hezbollah rocket and drone attacks, according to a recent poll conducted by Agam Labs at the...

AMLO Accuses U.S. of Interference as Mexico-U.S. Tensions Escalate in 2026

Former Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has accused the United States of using interventionist and unscrupulous practices to strengthen Mexicos right-wing opposition and weaken the countrys...

Meta Challenges Australia’s Proposed Tech Tax, Citing U.S. Trade Agreement Concerns

Meta has intensified its opposition to Australias proposed tax on major technology companies, arguing that the measure could violate the Australia-United States Free Trade Agreement and create new tensions between the...

Taiwan Urges China to Acknowledge Tiananmen Square Crackdown on 37th Anniversary

Taiwan has called on China to confront the legacy of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown as the world marked the 37th anniversary of the deadly pro-democracy protests in Beijing. The appeal came from Taiwan President Lai...

Science

Blue Origin New Glenn Explosion Could Delay Launch Operations Until 2028

Blue Origin is facing a significant setback after a dramatic explosion involving its New Glenn rocket severely damaged a launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida. According to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, repairs to the...

Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Launch Pad Test, Delaying Space Ambitions

Blue Origin suffered a major setback after its uncrewed New Glenn rocket exploded during a launch pad test in Florida on Thursday, raising new challenges for Jeff Bezos space company as it competes with Elon Musks SpaceX...

SpaceX Delays Starship V3 Launch Ahead of Potential Record IPO

SpaceX on Thursday postponed the highly anticipated launch of its 12th Starship rocket test from Texas after technical issues interrupted the final countdown. The company now plans to attempt the Starship V3 launch again...

Trump Administration Releases New UFO Files and Apollo Mission Records

The U.S. Defense Department has released dozens of previously classified UFO-related files following an order from President Donald Trump, sparking renewed debate over unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and government...

China vs. NASA: The New Moon Race and What's at Stake by 2030

The space race is back and this time, its a direct competition between the United States and China for dominance on the lunar surface. NASAs Artemis II mission recently made history when four astronauts flew farther into...

Technology

Jensen Huang Strengthens Nvidia’s South Korea Ties Amid AI Expansion

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is set to make his second visit to South Korea in just seven months, underscoring the countrys growing importance in the global artificial intelligence ecosystem. Beyond high-level business...

Meta Delays Release of New AI Model as API Rollout Remains Uncertain

Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META) has reportedly postponed the release of its latest artificial intelligence model to developers several times, with no confirmed launch date currently in place. According to a Wall Street...

CrowdStrike Beats Q1 FY2027 Expectations, Raises Outlook Despite After-Hours Stock Decline

CrowdStrike Holdings (NASDAQ: CRWD) delivered stronger-than-expected first-quarter fiscal 2027 results, driven by accelerating demand for AI-powered cybersecurity solutions. The company reported robust revenue growth,...

Quantinuum Raises $1.68 Billion in Upsized Nasdaq IPO Amid Growing Quantum Computing Demand

Quantinuum, a leading quantum computing company backed by Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON), has successfully raised $1.68 billion through an upsized U.S. initial public offering (IPO), highlighting strong investor confidence in the...

Hyundai, Nvidia, and South Korea Near Deal for Major AI Technology Center

Hyundai Motor, Nvidia, and the South Korean government are reportedly in the final stages of negotiations to establish a major artificial intelligence (AI) technology center in South Korea, according to a report by the...