Europe
Interest rate uncertainty keeps pressure on US bonds
Financial markets worldwide are facing opposing pressures as a result of interest rate expectations shifting markedly
United StatesParallel imports continue to support Russia’s economy
Parallel imports have played an important role in enabling Russia to mitigate the worst effects of Western sanctions
RussiaEU/UK financial trading risks need close monitoring
Risk concentration in EU and UK financial trading has the potential to disrupt markets at times of high volatility
EUReligious freedom will slowly expand in Vietnam
The issue of freedom of religion was under the spotlight during a visit by the Vatican’s top diplomat
VietnamUpcoming Romania elections will bring controversies
The two governing parties have formed a pact with a view to boosting their chances in forthcoming elections
RomaniaUK election will determine direction of EU relations
The opposition Labour Party has pledged to pursue closer relations with Brussels should it lead the next government
United KingdomThe EU’s phase-out of Russian gas is not guaranteed
The EU has enough alternatives to phase out Russian gas, but pro-Moscow governments in the east could be an obstacle
EUGeorgia will face serious obstacles to EU membership
Domestic political obstacles and the unresolved question of two breakaway regions threaten Georgia's EU hopes
Georgia
