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France's fragile coalition government looks set to lose a confidence vote scheduled on September 8. Consequently, Prime Minister François Bayrou's...
Research Briefing
France's fragile coalition government looks set to lose a confidence vote scheduled on September 8. Consequently, Prime Minister François Bayrou's...
Research Briefing
Millions are expected to lose coverage due to new eligibility rules and the expiration of premium subsidies.
Research Briefing
The US economy will enjoy rising demand in 2026 and 2027, boosted by the recent deficit financed federal tax and...
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The budget reconciliation bill (OBBBA) ushers in significant cuts to the federal government's nutrition assistance program, or SNAP, that will...
Our modelling suggests the main beneficiaries of the spending will be a highly concentrated subset of capital-intensive subsectors, mainly in...
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The ruling Liberal Democratic party (LDP) and its partner Komeito lost their majority in Japan's upper house elections on July...
Forecasting the cotton market goes beyond understanding traditional agricultural metrics and into issues such as trade, energy and global economic...
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The July baseline forecast will fully adopt the Republican tax-and-spending bill, which is poised to become law by the July...
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NATO's commitment to spend 5% of GDP annually on defence by 2035 is broadly in line with the change to...
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The German finance ministry's draft budget for 2025 and updated medium-term fiscal plan show the government is embarking on a...
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Our scenario analysis reveals a partial shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran would push the Japanese economy into...
The economy is being tested by higher tariffs, enormous policy uncertainty, geopolitical tensions and high interest rates. There are some...
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For some governments, pressure from markets to set out clearer or more ambitious fiscal plans may build, posing a downside...
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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act could boost GDP over the next two years, with new tariffs helping to steady...
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The report argues that enhancing project bankability should become a main policy priority as part of climate investment endeavors.
Consulting Report
Sustainable finance is not merely a climate imperative but a development necessity. As climate risks intensify, Africa must urgently mobilise...
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We expect Japan's fiscal outlook to deteriorate due to weak economic growth and pressure on the government to implement fiscal...
Research Briefing
Fed officials remain cautious amid rising inflation and ongoing policy uncertainty. The latest FOMC meeting highlights the challenges facing the...
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Rising tariffs, tightening credit, and slowing demand are straining the US economy especially for small businesses. Could these be early...
Research Briefing
House Republicans have narrowly passed a reconciliation bill aligned with President Trump's economic goals, including short-term tax cuts and cost...