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Economic Policy
News & analysis tagged Economic Policy — diplomacy, politics, and global affairs coverage from Model Diplomat.
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Iran's invisible leader hands power to IRGC
Mojtaba Khamenei's five-month public absence is a power vacuum the IRGC exploits to undermine Iran's US ceasefire deal and consolidate control.
2026-07-21
Weaker Yen Forces BOJ Rate Hike to 1.25%
The BOJ is set to raise rates to 1.25% in September due to a weakening yen.
2026-07-09
USMCA Annual Reviews: Investment Uncertainty
USMCA's shift to annual reviews maintains rules but creates investment volatility.
2026-07-09
Kast's Mining Reform Bets Chile's $104bn
Kast's mining reform aims to unlock a $104 billion pipeline, but Senate votes are crucial.
2026-07-09
Kast's Megareforma Passes Chile's Chamber
Kast's Reconstruction bill clears the Chamber, marking a key moment for Chile's economy.
2026-07-09
Cuba's 176 Reforms: A Coerced Opening
Cuba's 176 reforms signal a coerced economic opening amid U.S. pressure.
2026-07-09
Chile's PPD Deal: Kast's Major Win
Chile's PPD senators' deal with Kast marks a significant shift in tax policy.
2026-07-09
Bank of England Holds Rates at 3.75%
The Bank of England's hold at 3.75% signals a shift towards tightening, not easing.
2026-07-09
Atlanta Fed: $166B Tariff Refund Impact
Only a third of the $166 billion tariff refund will stimulate the economy.
2026-07-09
Venezuela's Delcy Rodríguez Reshuffles Power
Delcy Rodríguez's reshuffle signals a power shift in Venezuela's government.
2026-07-08
Tariffs on Brazil May Boost China’s Market
U.S. tariffs on Brazil may inadvertently increase China's market share in key sectors.
2026-07-08
Ghana's $700m Eurobond Prepayment Explained
Ghana's $700 million Eurobond prepayment signals a new debt recovery model for Africa.
2026-07-08
Ecuador's Noboa Recall Effort and IMF Program
Ecuador's government moves to block a recall petition to protect its IMF deal.
2026-07-08
Dominican Protests Challenge Abinader's Rule
Dominican protests signal discontent despite economic growth, targeting civil liberties.
2026-07-08
Why Cheaper Crude Won't Rescue the Rupee
The RBI's strategy prevents the rupee from benefiting from falling crude prices.
2026-07-07
Nigeria's Economic Reforms: A Fragile Success
Nigeria's economic reforms have stabilized the economy, but risks remain.
2026-07-07
Colombia's US Debt Gambit: De la Espriella
Colombia's president-elect seeks to reprofile $175 billion debt with US support.
2026-07-07
Bolivia's Silence Risks Larger Crisis
Bolivia's President Paz risks a deeper crisis with legislative silence post-emergency.
2026-07-07
Bolivia's Inflation Crisis: 4.82% in H1 2026
Bolivia's 4.82% inflation masks deeper economic challenges ahead.
2026-07-07
Baby Bust: Housing Crisis and Birth Rates
Young adults cite housing costs as the main barrier to parenthood, not desire.
2026-07-07
Ghana Pre-Pays $700m Eurobond Early
Ghana's $700 million Eurobond pre-payment signals a new era for African debt recovery.
2026-07-06
De La Espriella's Governance Begins in Crisis
Colombia's president-elect De La Espriella's first moves could reshape governance.
2026-07-06
Vietnam's Foreign Policy as Growth Engine
Vietnam's 14th Party Congress reclassifies foreign affairs as vital for growth.
2026-06-29
Trump's 2024 Blueprint Meets 2026 Reality
Trump's ambitious policy proposals face legal and economic challenges in 2026.
2026-06-29