Strong data increase pressure on ECB to wind down QE

Strong euro-area growth and inflation data have increased speculation about QE withdrawal but risks have also risen

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Chinese influence on African consumer trends will grow

China's cultural reach across sub-Saharan Africa is growing as its education and technology finds new willing recipients

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The collapse of the power-sharing executive, along with the Brexit fallout, threatens to end a period of political calm

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Falling inflation will allow for faster rate cuts, but growth will take time to respond

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After nearly a year in office, the government is finding macroeconomic reform difficulties

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Oman, Iran’s longstanding Gulf business partner, has joined a Saudi anti-terrorism alliance

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While a lack of transparency persists, banking sector metrics look to have deteriorated significantly in 2016

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New insolvency legislation that could help small businesses has come into effect

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A currency deal was signed in December between Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand

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Opposition parties, journalists and the courts are resisting government attempts to extend its control of the media

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