--- title: "Economic Policy — News & Analysis | Model Diplomat" description: "Browse 45 stories and expert analysis tagged Economic Policy on Model Diplomat — diplomacy, politics, and global-affairs coverage for Model UN." url: "https://modeldiplomat.com/tag/economic-policy" --- > For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://modeldiplomat.com/llms.txt). Skip to main content ## 45 Stories [elections](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/irans-invisible-leader-hands-power-to-irgc) ### [Iran's invisible leader hands power to IRGC](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/irans-invisible-leader-hands-power-to-irgc) [Mojtaba Khamenei's five-month public absence creates a power vacuum that the IRGC exploits to undermine Iran's US ceasefire deal and consolidate control over the economy.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/irans-invisible-leader-hands-power-to-irgc) [2026-07-21](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/irans-invisible-leader-hands-power-to-irgc) [economics_markets](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/weaker-yen-forces-boj-rate-hike-to-125) ### [Weaker Yen Forces BOJ Rate Hike to 1.25%](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/weaker-yen-forces-boj-rate-hike-to-125) [As the yen nears 165 per dollar, the BOJ is expected to hike rates to 1.25% in September, influenced by U.S. economic pressures.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/weaker-yen-forces-boj-rate-hike-to-125) [2026-07-09](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/weaker-yen-forces-boj-rate-hike-to-125) [economics_markets](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/usmca-annual-reviews-investment-uncertainty) ### [USMCA Annual Reviews: Investment Uncertainty](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/usmca-annual-reviews-investment-uncertainty) [The USMCA's annual reviews keep trade rules intact but introduce significant uncertainty for North American investment, impacting economic growth.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/usmca-annual-reviews-investment-uncertainty) [2026-07-09](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/usmca-annual-reviews-investment-uncertainty) [latin_america](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/kasts-mining-reform-bets-chiles-104bn) ### [Kast's Mining Reform Bets Chile's $104bn](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/kasts-mining-reform-bets-chiles-104bn) [Kast's National Reconstruction Bill proposes tax cuts and investment shields to revive Chile's $104 billion mining pipeline, but Senate support is uncertain.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/kasts-mining-reform-bets-chiles-104bn) [2026-07-09](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/kasts-mining-reform-bets-chiles-104bn) [latin_america](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/kasts-megareforma-passes-chiles-chamber) ### [Kast's Megareforma Passes Chile's Chamber](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/kasts-megareforma-passes-chiles-chamber) [Chile's Chamber of Deputies approves Kast's Reconstruction bill, aiming to cut corporate taxes and reshape fiscal policy amid regional scrutiny.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/kasts-megareforma-passes-chiles-chamber) [2026-07-09](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/kasts-megareforma-passes-chiles-chamber) [economics_markets](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/cubas-176-reforms-a-coerced-opening) ### [Cuba's 176 Reforms: A Coerced Opening](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/cubas-176-reforms-a-coerced-opening) [Cuba's National Assembly approves 176 reforms to liberalize the economy under U.S. pressure, reshaping investment dynamics on the island.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/cubas-176-reforms-a-coerced-opening) [2026-07-09](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/cubas-176-reforms-a-coerced-opening) [latin_america](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/chiles-ppd-deal-kasts-major-win) ### [Chile's PPD Deal: Kast's Major Win](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/chiles-ppd-deal-kasts-major-win) [Chilean opposition PPD senators agree to tax changes, enabling President Kast's reforms and signaling a shift in economic policy.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/chiles-ppd-deal-kasts-major-win) [2026-07-09](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/chiles-ppd-deal-kasts-major-win) [economics_markets](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/bank-of-england-holds-rates-at-375) ### [Bank of England Holds Rates at 3.75%](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/bank-of-england-holds-rates-at-375) [The Bank of England holds rates at 3.75%, marking a shift in monetary policy amid rising inflation and energy prices.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/bank-of-england-holds-rates-at-375) [2026-07-09](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/bank-of-england-holds-rates-at-375) [economics_markets](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/atlanta-fed-166b-tariff-refund-impact) ### [Atlanta Fed: $166B Tariff Refund Impact](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/atlanta-fed-166b-tariff-refund-impact) [The Atlanta Fed reveals that only $56 billion of the $166 billion tariff refund will lead to new hiring or investment, with most funds going to debt paydown.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/atlanta-fed-166b-tariff-refund-impact) [2026-07-09](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/atlanta-fed-166b-tariff-refund-impact) [latin_america](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/venezuelas-delcy-rodr%C3%ADguez-reshuffles-power) ### [Venezuela's Delcy Rodríguez Reshuffles Power](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/venezuelas-delcy-rodr%C3%ADguez-reshuffles-power) [Delcy Rodríguez removes José David Cabello from tax authority, consolidating power amid earthquake recovery efforts in Venezuela.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/venezuelas-delcy-rodr%C3%ADguez-reshuffles-power) [2026-07-08](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/venezuelas-delcy-rodr%C3%ADguez-reshuffles-power) [economics_markets](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/tariffs-on-brazil-may-boost-chinas-market) ### [Tariffs on Brazil May Boost China’s Market](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/tariffs-on-brazil-may-boost-chinas-market) [Proposed 25% tariffs on Brazilian goods could hand market share to China, undermining U.S. diversification efforts in footwear, machinery, and coffee.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/tariffs-on-brazil-may-boost-chinas-market) [2026-07-08](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/tariffs-on-brazil-may-boost-chinas-market) [africa](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/ghanas-700m-eurobond-prepayment-explained) ### [Ghana's $700m Eurobond Prepayment Explained](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/ghanas-700m-eurobond-prepayment-explained) [Ghana's $700 million Eurobond prepayment showcases the G20 Common Framework's success, setting a precedent for other African nations in debt recovery.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/ghanas-700m-eurobond-prepayment-explained) [2026-07-08](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/ghanas-700m-eurobond-prepayment-explained) [latin_america](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/ecuadors-noboa-recall-effort-and-imf-program) ### [Ecuador's Noboa Recall Effort and IMF Program](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/ecuadors-noboa-recall-effort-and-imf-program) [Ecuador's government requests the CNE to archive a recall petition against President Noboa, aiming to safeguard a $5 billion IMF program from voter scrutiny.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/ecuadors-noboa-recall-effort-and-imf-program) [2026-07-08](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/ecuadors-noboa-recall-effort-and-imf-program) [latin_america](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/dominican-protests-challenge-abinaders-rule) ### [Dominican Protests Challenge Abinader's Rule](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/dominican-protests-challenge-abinaders-rule) [Protests in the Dominican Republic challenge President Abinader's government over media restrictions and tax hikes, despite strong economic growth.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/dominican-protests-challenge-abinaders-rule) [2026-07-08](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/dominican-protests-challenge-abinaders-rule) [economics_markets](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/why-cheaper-crude-wont-rescue-the-rupee) ### [Why Cheaper Crude Won't Rescue the Rupee](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/why-cheaper-crude-wont-rescue-the-rupee) [Despite a 35% drop in crude prices, the Indian rupee remains stable as the RBI absorbs dollar inflows, managing the currency's value.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/why-cheaper-crude-wont-rescue-the-rupee) [2026-07-07](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/why-cheaper-crude-wont-rescue-the-rupee) [economics_markets](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/nigerias-economic-reforms-a-fragile-success) ### [Nigeria's Economic Reforms: A Fragile Success](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/nigerias-economic-reforms-a-fragile-success) [Nigeria's economic reforms have led to a fragile stabilization, with inflation at 15.4% and reserves at $49bn, but risks loom ahead.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/nigerias-economic-reforms-a-fragile-success) [2026-07-07](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/nigerias-economic-reforms-a-fragile-success) [economics_markets](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/colombias-us-debt-gambit-de-la-espriella) ### [Colombia's US Debt Gambit: De la Espriella](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/colombias-us-debt-gambit-de-la-espriella) [Colombia's president-elect aims to reprofile $175 billion debt in Washington, banking on Trump's support to avoid fiscal distress.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/colombias-us-debt-gambit-de-la-espriella) [2026-07-07](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/colombias-us-debt-gambit-de-la-espriella) [latin_america](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/bolivias-silence-risks-larger-crisis) ### [Bolivia's Silence Risks Larger Crisis](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/bolivias-silence-risks-larger-crisis) [President Rodrigo Paz's failure to propose key laws after Bolivia's state of emergency raises concerns of a looming political crisis.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/bolivias-silence-risks-larger-crisis) [2026-07-07](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/bolivias-silence-risks-larger-crisis) [latin_america](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/bolivias-inflation-crisis-482-in-h1-2026) ### [Bolivia's Inflation Crisis: 4.82% in H1 2026](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/bolivias-inflation-crisis-482-in-h1-2026) [Bolivia's inflation reached 4.82% in H1 2026, but deeper economic issues loom as fuel subsidies are cut and unrest continues.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/bolivias-inflation-crisis-482-in-h1-2026) [2026-07-07](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/bolivias-inflation-crisis-482-in-h1-2026) [politics_diplomacy](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/baby-bust-housing-crisis-and-birth-rates) ### [Baby Bust: Housing Crisis and Birth Rates](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/baby-bust-housing-crisis-and-birth-rates) [A UN survey of 108,926 young adults shows housing costs and job insecurity hinder family formation, reframing the baby bust debate.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/baby-bust-housing-crisis-and-birth-rates) [2026-07-07](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/baby-bust-housing-crisis-and-birth-rates) [africa](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/ghana-pre-pays-700m-eurobond-early) ### [Ghana Pre-Pays $700m Eurobond Early](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/ghana-pre-pays-700m-eurobond-early) [Ghana's early repayment of a $700 million Eurobond marks a significant shift in sub-Saharan Africa's credit dynamics, showcasing recovery post-default.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/ghana-pre-pays-700m-eurobond-early) [2026-07-06](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/ghana-pre-pays-700m-eurobond-early) [latin_america](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/de-la-espriellas-governance-begins-in-crisis) ### [De La Espriella's Governance Begins in Crisis](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/de-la-espriellas-governance-begins-in-crisis) [Abelardo De La Espriella's initial decrees aim to cut spending and reshape Colombia's governance amid a divided Congress and fiscal stress.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/de-la-espriellas-governance-begins-in-crisis) [2026-07-06](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/de-la-espriellas-governance-begins-in-crisis) [security](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/vnm-vietnams-foreign-policy-as-growth-engine) ### [Vietnam's Foreign Policy as Growth Engine](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/vnm-vietnams-foreign-policy-as-growth-engine) [Vietnam's 14th Party Congress elevates foreign affairs to a vital task, aligning diplomacy with economic growth targets and strategic autonomy.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/vnm-vietnams-foreign-policy-as-growth-engine) [2026-06-29](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/vnm-vietnams-foreign-policy-as-growth-engine) [security](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/usa-trumps-2024-blueprint-meets-2026-reality) ### [Trump's 2024 Blueprint Meets 2026 Reality](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/usa-trumps-2024-blueprint-meets-2026-reality) [Trump's 2024 policy proposals have faced significant legal challenges and economic realities by 2026, reshaping tariffs, taxes, and immigration enforcement.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/usa-trumps-2024-blueprint-meets-2026-reality) [2026-06-29](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/usa-trumps-2024-blueprint-meets-2026-reality)