FSG’s research talent keeps a close eye on not only worldwide headlines, but also region-specific news for more locally-driven insight. Here are a few articles highlighted by our research team:
Is Africa much richer than we think? No one knows - CNN
“This article is very timely as Nigeria is about to rebase its GDP this year which is likely to make the country into the biggest economy in Sub-Saharan Africa, surpassing South Africa. Many countries are expected to follow suit. This means that the continent could in fact be much richer than we think. MNCs should invest now to get ahead of the curve.”
- Anna Rosenberg, Senior Analyst for Sub-Saharan Africa Research
House deal see Agus named BI govenor - The Jakarta Post
“While Agus’ approval as the BI’s new governor may prove positive for Indonesia’s monetary policy, it is not a good sign for the country’s fiscal policy. This is the second time that a reform-minded finance minister has been pushed out in less than three years. If Agus’ replacement does not have his predecessors’ penchant for reform, it will bode ill for the future of Indonesia’s economy.”
- Adam Jarczyk, Associate Practice Leader for Asia Pacific Research
Argentina extends price controls for 60 days (Reuters, article in Spanish)
“As FSG predicted, price controls on a wide range of consumer staples in supermarkets will be extended another two months. The Argentine government introduced the measures for 60 days in February in order to dampen inflation and preserve purchasing power for key electoral demographic groups in the run-up to the election. FSG expects the controls to be extended again until after the elections.”
- Clinton Carter, Director of Research for Latin America
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