Europe
Equity markets are more vulnerable than bond markets
The Fed's shift to a slightly more dovish stance exacerbates the growing disconnect between markets and economies
InternationalNext EU parliament will likely be more right-wing
The right-wing populist groups are forecast to make the largest gains in next year’s European Parliament elections
EUUS investors will keep buying European football clubs
Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who already owns two other top-flight clubs, has announced he is acquiring 25% of Manchester United
United StatesUK warship in Guyana may renew tensions with Venezuela
The Royal Navy will take part in joint exercises in Guyana following recent border disputes with Venezuela
GuyanaSerbian opposition election protests may peter out
The opposition may fail to sustain protests in Belgrade after monitors’ vague reports of abuses in December 17 elections
SerbiaBelgium assumes EU presidency at a crucial time
Single market reforms, EU enlargement and migration reforms are among Belgium’s EU presidency priorities
BelgiumBalkan IT talent will draw more international interest
The AI boom has the potential to transform the Western Balkans and its developing economies
BalkansIndia and US GDP may outgrow China later this century
The CEBR sees China passing the US economy for size by 2038, then US GDP regaining the lead, then India taking top spot
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