EU
Extensive ECB response will reduce depth of recession
The ECB has taken many measures to alleviate the COVID-19 crisis, extending existing schemes and implementing new ones
EULifting COVID-19 measures may hit resilient eastern EU
As income support fades out, health uncertainties, weak global demand and disrupted trade may hamper an economic rebound
EUBrexit’s impact on the City of London will vary
Some businesses will suffer substantial losses from leaving the EU’s regulatory system; others spy an opportunity
United KingdomRoad deaths will fall further in eastern EU
Fatal accidents on roads in most eastern member states are above the EU-27 average, but the trend is downwards
EUBank election delay may gain traction in Latin America
The EU foreign policy chief has expressed support for delaying election of the InterAmerican Development Bank's new head
Latin America2020 will be important for Swiss-EU relations
This year could see resumed efforts to deepen Switzerland’s integration with the EU’s single market
SwitzerlandEuro-area and US GDP activity will be weaker for years
US GDP plunged by 32.9% in annualised quarterly terms in April-June, while euro-area GDP fell by 15.0% year-on-year
InternationalCOVID-19 crisis could worsen ageing demographics
Uncertainty associated with the pandemic and economic downturns are likely to reduce fertility in high-income countries
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