North America
Dutch chip move against China will not end EU-US rift
The Dutch government has barred semiconductor manufacturer ASML from selling two advanced lithography systems to China
NetherlandsMexico-US migration and crime raise election troubles
With elections fast approaching, high-profile border challenges pose risks for both countries’ governments
MexicoTrump is well-placed to overturn state ballot bans
Donald Trump has appealed his removal from the primary ballot in Maine, with the Supreme Court to make the final ruling
United StatesBiden's foreign policy goals face pressure at home
President Joe Biden has not managed to persuade Congress to pass a major security package for Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan
United StatesChina-Taiwan ties will be more tense ahead of polls
Taipei has tracked two further Chinese balloons as cross-Strait tensions rise ahead of the Taiwanese elections
TaiwanEquity 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
InternationalTrump is already fighting the US general election
Donald Trump is set for a landslide win in the first Republican presidential contest, the caucus in Iowa on January 15
United StatesUK deployment will bring new tensions in Venezuela
President Maduro has announced "defensive" military exercises in response to the deployment of a UK warship to Guyana
Venezuela
