Prince Street’s Halpert Goes Deep On “Digital Decolonization”
The term “Digital Decolonization” is one that continues to gain ground within institutional investing, primarily among those with an eye…
China’s Appetite For Meat Continues To Strengthen
Despite the impact of COVID-19 and African swine fever, China’s appetite for meat is showing no sign of slowing down.…
Sustainability: Investor Education Can Lead To Long-Term, Resilient Growth
A conversation with a client two years ago had sparked me to rethink how financial institutions should be responding to…
China’s Carbon Neutrality Bill Could Top $5 Trillion
New analysis from global energy consultancy Wood Mackenzie (WoodMac) shows more than US$5 trillion of investments would be needed for…
Zambia’s Fundamentals To Remain “Weak”
Zambia‘s very weak credit profile (Ca stable) reflects “unsustainable debt dynamics and heightened liquidity,” Moody’s Investor Service said this month.…
Green Metals See A Boost on COVID-19 Response
Unprecedented stimulus has led some countries to focus on a green recovery with more renewables and lower emission vehicles. One…
IMF Extends A Lifeline To Ecuador
The International Moneatry Fund (IMF) and the Ecuadorian authorities on August 28 announced they have reached a staff-level agreement to…
Higher Investments, Softer Growth To Hinder Latin America’s Telecom’s Sector
The Latin American telecommunications industry is changing to negative, from stable, “as companies will need to resume investments in 2021…
ASEAN’s Fundamentals Are Attractive Amid COVID-19
It’s been a challenging few years for companies operating internationally. Trade barriers have increased due to disruptions such as the…
Brazil Has Become The World’s Top Soybean Producer
Throughout the 20th century, the United States was the largest global exporter of most grains and oilseeds, including corn, wheat, and…
Latin America & Brazil: The Week Ahead
Mexico reports June trade Monday. Second-quarter GDP will be reported Thursday, which is expected to contract -21.2 percent y/y vs.…
COVID-19 Could Deliver Positive Changes To Emerging Markets
Emerging markets (EM) are at a crossroads. The impact of COVID-19 aggravates pre-existing challenges. But it also enables those EM…
