December 2022 | FrontierView

Europe, Middle East and Africa

Middle East & North Africa: Events to Watch for 2023

Political tensions and FX volatility emerge as key risks For a brief video overview of…

Zeynep KosereisogluDecember 22, 2022

Asia Pacific

China’s abrupt U-turn on zero-COVID

Hopes of a rapid rebound in growth may not be realistic as China struggles to…

Thomas ZhangDecember 22, 2022

Global

Input costs will fall in 2023

Outlook improves, but high oil, gas, and food prices will maintain inflationary pressures While we…

Antoine BradleyDecember 22, 2022

Europe, Middle East and Africa

Ramaphosa’s renewed authority in South Africa

The president's convincing victory will partly calm investor anxiety over the coming months MNCs can…

Matthew KindingerDecember 22, 2022

Latin America

Brazil’s latest appointments prioritize governability

Lula's economic team picks still don't indicate a solid commitment to austerity Firms should closely…

Cecília GodoyDecember 22, 2022

Europe, Middle East and Africa

Western support to Ukraine continues

Western resolve continues to hold, resisting Putin’s pressure Over the course of 2023, investment and…

Mark McNameeDecember 22, 2022

Europe, Middle East and Africa

Russia & CIS: Events to Watch for 2023

While relatively unlikely, there are a large number of risks in the region—which could occur…

Mark McNameeDecember 19, 2022

Asia Pacific

Tokyo aims to double defense spending by 2027

Regardless of the avenues the government takes to raise spending, the transition is likely to…

Milind SinghDecember 15, 2022

Europe, Middle East and Africa

Hungary’s economic fate depends on compromise

Failure to secure EU funding would mean a steeper recession and an effective collapse of…

Martin BelchevDecember 15, 2022

Europe, Middle East and Africa

The World Cup will improve Qatar’s outlook

Consumption and tourist arrivals have seen a spike in the past few weeks While B2C…

Yasmina ZamelDecember 15, 2022

Global

Oil prices are set to remain high in 2023

Our Brent crude annual average oil price forecast ticks down to US$ 97 for 2022,…

Elizabeth RustDecember 15, 2022

Latin America

Castillo’s attempted self-coup leaves Peru reeling

Newly sworn-in President Boluarte is likely to face challenges similar to those of her predecessor,…

Mariana ZepedaDecember 15, 2022

Asia Pacific

Asia Pacific: Events to Watch for 2023

While Asia Pacific is likely to post relatively strong growth next year, most risks tilt…

Adam JarczykDecember 13, 2022

Europe, Middle East and Africa

Sub-Saharan Africa: Events to Watch for 2023

Political and security risks present the greatest uncertainty for multinationals in SSA in 2023 For…

Matthew KindingerDecember 12, 2022

Asia Pacific

Domestic fundamentals drive India’s growth

India's economy is likely to grow by 6.5% YOY in 2022 before slowing to 5.7%…

Kinnari GurnaniDecember 8, 2022