Global Spotlight
An Alternative Mode of Payment. The European Union is continuing its quest to find a way to push back against the United States’ unilateral sanctions.
North Korea Saga Continues. North Korea’s founding day parade on Sept. 9 was notable for what it lacked: advanced missile systems. Instead, Pyongyang showcased its push for economic development — an emphasis that many observers read as an olive branch to the United States amid diplomatic friction over denuclearization.
Eastern Economic Forum Wraps. Russia hosted the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok on Sept. 11-13, in a bid by Moscow to attract investment — particularly from Asian countries — in Russia’s Far East.
Peace in the Horn of Africa? The rapprochement between Eritrea and Ethiopia continued to move at a fast pace as the border between the two countries opened Sept. 11 for the first time in 20 years in a ceremony attended by Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki.
Japan’s Ruling Party to Pick a Leader. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will square off next week against former Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba as the ruling Liberal Democratic Party picks its leader.
Hungary on the Outs with the EU. Because of its concerns about the rule of law in Hungry, the European Parliament voted this week to start an Article 7 procedure against the Central European country, which could end in diplomatic sanctions and the suspension of Hungary’s EU voting rights.
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Economic Calendar
Here isa a list of the U.S. economic events happening this week.
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