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Events to Watch 2024: Mid-Year Update

An improving global outlook remains vulnerable to an array of geopolitical disruptions It has been…

Antoine BradleyMay 16, 2024

Asia Pacific Europe, Middle East and Africa

EU/China trade tensions

President Xi Jinping’s recent visit to France, Hungary, and Serbia has done little to alleviate…

Martin BelchevMay 9, 2024

Latin America

Mulino wins Panamanian presidency

Despite fiscal challenges, Mulino's administration plans a pro-business spending push amid economic slowdown, offering potential…

Javier Fernando FajardoMay 9, 2024

Global

The pace of rate cuts will vary across regions

In turn, this will lead to divergent growth prospects Multinationals should ensure they are updating…

Antoine BradleyMay 9, 2024

Europe, Middle East and Africa

The Kenyan shilling will slowly lose value

Slowing inflation amid the currency's improved stability will boost customer sentiment Multinationals should review their…

Matthew KindingerMay 9, 2024

Asia Pacific

A shift in market expectations for US interest rates

The yen is likely to remain under pressure through Q3 2024, with a protracted rebound…

Milind SinghMay 9, 2024

Asia Pacific

Some multinationals are doubling down in China

This piece was originally published as "Despite the ‘De-risking’ Buzz, Some Multinationals Are Doubling Down…

Thomas ZhangMay 7, 2024

Asia Pacific

Thailand’s digital cash handout program

Firms should expect a strong increase in spending on non-durable goods due to the scheme…

Shivank SehgalMay 2, 2024

Latin America

Mexico’s nearshoring outlook for 2024–2025

Presidential contenders discuss nearshoring strategies while the country grapples with structural challenges Multinationals should expect…

Pablo Gonzalez AlonsoMay 2, 2024

Latin America

Ecuador reaches a new agreement with the IMF

In order to approve the loan, the IMF has conditioned Ecuador to implement further austerity…

Juan VelezMay 2, 2024

Europe, Middle East and Africa

Light at the end of the tunnel for Central Europe

Growth will pick up in H2, followed by a more pronounced rebound in 2025 B2Cs…

Jon DavenportMay 2, 2024