Inflation

Argentina’s Macri looks to build on initial gains

Central & South America

President Mauricio Macri’s administration enters the second half of its first year in Argentina having made important steps away from the populism of the Kirchner era. Its challenge now is to consolidate these gains despite a sluggish economy. Mr. Macri will need to continue making progress on economic reforms and win over opposition politicians who are distancing themselves from his predecessor.

Brazil braces for a rough ride, but its strengths remain

Central & South America

The drama of Brazil’s immense political and economic crisis has reached a sort of “ground zero” point, from which it can develop in any direction, leading to a positive or very negative outcome for the country. In early December 2015, Brazil’s Congress unexpectedly and abruptly moved to impeach President Dilma Rousseff. A...

VIDEO: How will Argentina deal with the collapse of its currency?

Central & South America

VIDEO: Why Croatia received a lukewarm welcome as it joined the EU

Europe