Author: Editor
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November 2025
A political bombshell landed this month as Sheikh Hasina was sentenced to death in absentia for her role in last year’s crackdown. BNP says the upcoming February elections offer a rare shot at resetting the country’s democratic compass. The banking system remains fragile - with five Islamic lenders now being forcibly merged - while exports…
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November 2025
Kazakhstan enters the final stretch of 2025 with control as its central theme. Tokayev is sequencing alliances with surgical precision, the economy is pivoting between external pressure and internal reform and the state’s digital and security infrastructure is locking into place. Arbitration risks may be rising but so too is institutional depth.…… Read the rest
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November 2025
Kazakhstan enters the final stretch of 2025 with control as its central theme. Tokayev is sequencing alliances with surgical precision, the economy is pivoting between external pressure and internal reform and the state’s digital and security infrastructure is locking into place. Arbitration risks may be rising but so too is institutional depth.…… Read the rest
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Indonesia Macro Brief: November 2025
Inflation has ticked up yet again, now the highest since April 2024. Bank Indonesia due to meet on 19th Nov. Most analyst say they’ll either hold the benchmark rate or cut by another 0.25%. Yet, with inflation nearing the top end of BI’s target range, we’re more confident of either a further hold or, if…
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Taiwan Macro Brief: November 2025
Taiwan Macro Brief: November 2025 Steady surface, shifting undercurrents Taiwan’s macro story remains one of balance but we are seeing subtle changes in tone, tool‑use and regulatory posture. The Central Bank of the Republic of China (Taiwan) (CBC) hasn’t budged from its 2% benchmark rate but the message has grown more cautious.… Read the rest
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Brazil Macro Brief: November 2025
Brazil’s exports and trade surplus continue to go from strength to considerable strength. Selic rate held at 15%, but falling inflation suggests potential for a reduction by year end. The US$1.76Bn trade deficit with the US is a hollow victory for Trump – yes, Brazil is indeed buying more from the US than it sells…
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November 2025
Water, air pollution and economic crises are nothing new for Iran; however, each seems to be reaching new levels of seriousness. They highlight chronic governmental mismanagement over decades while also posing potentially existential headaches for the regime. Tehran’s two-track strategy. Iran stands ready for either renewed conflict or renewed diplomacy, according to foreign minister Abbas…
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November 2025
Water, air pollution and economic crises are nothing new for Iran; however, each seems to be reaching new levels of seriousness. They highlight chronic governmental mismanagement over decades while also posing potentially existential headaches for the regime. Political Tehran’s two-track strategy. Iran stands ready for either renewed conflict or renewed diplomacy, according to foreign minister…
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South Korea Macro Brief: November 2025
The Bank of Korea (BOK) is now openly leaning toward a cut, with four of six board members backing easing in the next three months. The headline? The pivot has begun. But regulators are moving in the opposite direction on credit. Household debt is rising again, SME lending mandates are being enforced with fines and…
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China Macro Brief: November 2025
Trump-Jinping meeting on 30th October exposes the limits on US power - Trump capitulates. Tensions between the two superpowers defused … for the time being. Yet, this WILL flare up again in coming months and years - Trump/ USA will continue to overestimate the US’ power and influence over China, and China will not allow…