Analysis

High cost and little benefit for West African nations leaving Ecowas
With low literacy and high fertility rates, the populations of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso are likely to slide even further into poverty after their leaders take the countries out of Ecowas

Brazil becomes a poster child for market uncertainty
Latin American giant presents a compelling investment case, but timing will be crucial

"Higher for longer" US rates threaten LatAm recovery
Interest rates across Latin America are likely to fall fast, but the positive impact might be muted

Argentina highlights Latin America’s struggle for progress
Javier Milei’s libertarian revolution for Argentina is the old populism with a different look

Political moderation sets stage for a growth resurgence in Latam
After a concerted lurch to the left, Latin America appears to be drifting back to the political center—potentially drawing interest from foreign investors

Lula set to blaze a new trail for Latin American leaders
As political turmoil and social unrest spread throughout Latin America, pragmatism is needed to confront populist extremism and find a long-term solution

Gulf nations warm to Emerging Asia as Western alliances weaken
Saudi-China summit highlights Asia’s increased trade, energy, and security importance to traditionally Western-aligned countries across the Middle East

Despite optimism, clouds gather over Latin America’s future
Market dynamics are posing challenges to Latin America’s economies that look eerily like those that triggered major crises in the past