Five Reasons Why Trump’s Trade War Is Likely to Escalate
Buoyant markets, a resilient US economy, customs revenues, appeasement by trading partners and conducive politics point to further escalation in
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US-EU Trade Agreement Ensures Only Modest Blow to the Sluggish European Economy
The United States-European Union trade deal ensures euro area and EU growth will remain relatively resilient this year even though
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Fragile Middle East Truce Heightens Geo-political, Macroeconomic Risks, Including for Europe
The Israel-Iran truce fails to permanently reduce geo-political uncertainties weighing on an already subdued economic outlook for Europe, but the
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Global Economic Outlook: US, Europe Grow More Slowly Than Expected Amid Trade, Geopolitical Tensions
The US and European economies will expand more slowly in 2025 than previously forecast, contributing to more moderate global economic
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Bulgaria Poised to Join the Euro: An Interview with Scope Ratings’ Dennis Shen
Bulgaria is due to become the 21st country to join the European single currency in January 2026. This Q&A explains
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Bulgaria on Track to Adopt the Euro, Supporting the Economic Outlook
Bulgaria is on track to adopt the euro in January 2026, a development which would support the stability of the
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US: Clear-cut Trump Victory Raises Medium-term Economic Risks Despite Reduction of Near-term Political Uncertainty
Donald Trump’s emphatic victory in the US presidential elections is a net negative for US risks over the medium run
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Global Economic Outlook: A Resilient World Economy Faces US Election Test
The US and global economies remain resilient ahead of forthcoming US elections. However, Europe’s economic fragility poses challenges for its
