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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

Eastern Europe is shunning liberal democracy – but it'll come back in the end

May 13, 2016 10:38 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics

Whats happening to democracy in Central and Eastern Europe? A new authoritarianism, what one leader has called illiberal democracy, has taken over in Hungary and Poland. Propelled in part by the Paris and Brussels attacks...

Emerging Market Crisis Series

What is Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff's real crime?

May 13, 2016 10:22 am UTC| Insights & Views Law Politics

Dilma Rousseff, Brazils first female president, is about to go on trial. She is temporarily suspended from office while Brazilian politicians debate whether she broke the countrys laws. Her crime is she allegedly...

Emerging Market Crisis Series

Turkish economy likely to grow 2.7 pct this year, TRY rally impacted by increased political uncertainty

May 13, 2016 09:37 am UTC| Commentary

The Turkish economy and the lira are being weighed on by declining tourist arrivals and increasing oil price in the long term. The current account is in deficit again and is broadening. The real sector and consumer...

Emerging Market Crisis Series

A blueprint for bringing local economies to life in South Africa

May 05, 2016 16:10 pm UTC| Insights & Views Economy

South Africa needs a radical change in its approach to local economic development. Beyond social security and central government transfers, each district and local municipal area needs a clear plan to attract investment...

Emerging Market Crisis Series

S&P stokes EM concerns - warns on rising pace of EM downgrades

May 05, 2016 13:55 pm UTC| Commentary

SP Global Ratings in a report released yesterday, warned that debt pile in emerging markets which has burgeoned to around $435 billion, to be repaid in the next 10 years, pose new potential risks to sovereign ratings. It...

Emerging Market Crisis Series

Turkey on the verge of political crisis

May 05, 2016 05:28 am UTC| Commentary Politics

Turkish Prime Minister, Ahmet Davutoglu, is set to resign after talks failed with the countrys authoritarian President Tayyip Erdogan over his independence as elected Prime Minister of the country. Mr. Erdogan, who founded...

Emerging Market Crisis Series

Can FOMC be less dovish this week? - Rates in Emerging Asia

Apr 26, 2016 05:02 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks

This weeks US FOMC meeting could set the tone for USD/Asia. With the recent risk rally, improvement in Chinas data and a loosening in financial conditions on the back of the USD depreciation, the Fed will likely be less...

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Economy

India Draws Red Lines on Agriculture and Dairy in U.S. Trade Talks

Indias Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has identified agriculture and dairy as critical red lines in the countrys ongoing trade negotiations with the United States. In an interview with the Financial Express, published...

Canada to Repeal Digital Services Tax, Paving Way for U.S. Trade Talks

Canada announced plans to repeal its Digital Services Tax (DST), a move that removes a major obstacle to renewed trade and security negotiations with the United States. Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne...

Indonesia to Ease Import Rules to Attract Trade Ahead of U.S. Tariff Talks

Indonesia will relax import restrictions on various goods and raw materials to boost trade and attract business ahead of a key July 9 deadline for tariff negotiations with the United States. The policy shift, announced by...

Philippine Central Bank Cuts Current Account and Growth Forecasts Amid Global Risks

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has revised its current account deficit forecast for 2025 to 3.3% of GDP, down from its earlier estimate of 3.9%, and expects it to narrow further to 2.5% in 2026. The central bank...

Asian Currencies Gain as Fed Rate Cut Bets Pressure Dollar

Most Asian currencies strengthened on Monday, supported by signs of improving Chinese business activity and continued weakness in the U.S. dollar. The dollar slipped further as investors ramped up expectations of a Federal...

Politics

Lavrov Warns NATO Overspending May Lead to Collapse

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Monday that Moscow intends to reduce its defense spending, while warning that NATOs rising military budgets could ultimately lead to the alliances downfall. Lavrovs comments...

German Foreign Minister Reaffirms Support for Ukraine Amid Intensified Russian Strikes

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul arrived in Kyiv on Monday, reaffirming Berlins strong commitment to supporting Ukraine in its ongoing war with Russia. His visit comes shortly after a massive Russian assault...

Kremlin Ties Ukraine Peace Talks to Kyiv’s Stance and U.S. Mediation

The future of Ukraine-Russia peace negotiations hinges on Kyivs position, U.S. mediation, and battlefield developments, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in a televised interview on Sunday. As the war enters its third...

Dalai Lama at 90: Legacy, Exile, and the Search for a Successor

The Dalai Lama, spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism, turns 90 this Sunday. Revered worldwide for his peaceful advocacy, the 14th Dalai Lamaborn Lhamo Dhondup in 1935 in Qinghai, Chinawas identified at age two as the...

Thai Finance Minister Heads to U.S. for Crucial Trade Talks Ahead of Tariff Deadline

Thai Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira announced on Monday that he will travel to the United States for two days of trade negotiations, aiming to avoid steep tariffs as a key moratorium nears expiration. Speaking on a...

Science

FDA Lifts REMS Requirement for CAR-T Cell Cancer Therapies

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has removed the Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) requirement for all currently approved CAR-T cell therapies, a move expected to improve patient access to these...

Neuren Pharmaceuticals Surges on U.S. Patent Win for Rare Disorder Drug

Shares of Neuren Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:NEU) jumped over 10% on Thursday after the company announced a key development in its rare disease pipeline. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has approved Neurens patent...

CDC Vaccine Review Sparks Controversy Over Thimerosal Study Citation

A presentation on thimerosal, a mercury-based vaccine preservative, set to be delivered to the CDCs advisory committee has come under scrutiny for referencing a non-existent study. The report, Thimerosal as a Vaccine...

SpaceX Starship Explodes in Texas During Test, Citing Nitrogen Tank Failure

SpaceXs Starship spacecraft exploded in a dramatic fireball during a late-night test at the companys Starbase facility in Brownsville, Texas, on June 18, 2025. The 400-foot Mars-bound rocket, a key part of Elon Musks...

NASA Astronauts Wilmore and Williams Recover After Boeing Starliner Delay

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are steadily recovering after spending nine unexpected months aboard the International Space Station (ISS) due to issues with Boeings Starliner capsule. Initially intended...

Technology

Trump Says Wealthy Buyers Ready for TikTok Acquisition Amid Renewed U.S.-China Optimism

U.S. President Donald Trump announced Sunday that a group of wealthy investors is prepared to acquire TikToks American operations, just days after he extended the sale deadline for Chinese owner ByteDance. In a Fox News...

Nvidia Insiders Sell Over $1B in Shares Amid AI-Fueled Stock Surge

Nvidia insiders have sold more than $1 billion worth of company shares over the past 12 months, according to a Financial Times report. The sales come as the chipmakers valuation has skyrocketed, driven by its central role...

Nvidia Insiders Sell Over $1 Billion in Stock Amid AI-Fueled Rally

Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) insiders have sold more than $1 billion worth of company stock over the past year, according to a report by the Financial Times. The surge in executive stock sales comes as Nvidias share price has...

Meta Recruits More OpenAI Researchers to Boost AI Superintelligence Ambitions

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) is accelerating its artificial intelligence development by hiring top talent from OpenAI, according to a report by The Information. The social media giant has secured agreements from four...

Singapore Delays Trial in Nvidia AI Chip Smuggling Case Tied to China

Singapores fraud case involving the alleged illegal transfer of Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) AI chips to China has been adjourned to August 22, as prosecutors request more time for document review and overseas inquiries. The case...

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