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While politicians continue to debate raising the country’s debt ceiling to avoid a default from as early as June 1, markets will likely react to the uncertainty with volatility in the coming weeks. The debt ceiling, currently at USD 13.4 trillion, has historically been raised to avoid a default. However, the current political impasse in the US government suggests a remote possibility that the government will fail to fulfill its debt obligations. This would catalyze …

A high inflation rate, currently at 51 percent, and a weak currency will likely force a more typical economic policy following Turkey’s general election on May 14. Foreign investors are especially enticed to a potential win by Turkey’s opposition leader, who has pledged to attract USD 300 billion in foreign capital to Turkey in the next few years. Current President Tayyip Erdogan has historically shied from increasing rates to curb inflation. However, a deteriorating economic …

Brazil is set to vote on a “fake news” legislation that would likely increase reputational and financial risks to companies, particularly in the tech sector, regarding content posted online. The bill would establish rigorous requirements for tech companies to deal with misinformation and related content on their platforms. While the bill will likely face several alterations before successfully being enacted, tech companies will require stringent controls and procedures to navigate the new rules successfully.