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Essential CIS Politics: March 2-16, 2026
RUSSIA / FSU POLITICS · Report · 16 Mar 2026

- Russia provides data and assistance to Iran in targeting American bases. - Motjaba Khamenei reportedly being treated in Moscow. - US relaxes sanctions on Russian oil. - Russia provokes internet blackouts in preparation for increased censorship, and possibly, a new p...

The Iran War—good or bad for China?
CHINA ADVISORY · Report · 16 Mar 2026

The U.S.-Iran war underscores both geopolitical weakness and strength for China. While the war exacerbates China’s already large domestic economic problems, with rising energy prices, potential inflation, and trade disruption, the United States’ weakness, chaotic policymaking, and military advent...

Hangover
BRAZIL ECONOMICS · Report · 16 Mar 2026 · 1 response

Although we expect a monetary easing cycle in 2026, the economic slowdown that became evident in the second half of last year is still likely to manifest itself this year. In particular, economic growth should decelerate relative to 2025, although the nature of the deceleration will be somewhat d...

Haddad is expected to step down this week to run for Governor of São Paulo, the Central Bank should decide on the benchmark interest rate, and Motta will meet with party leaders to discuss the week’s legislative agenda
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 16 Mar 2026

Finance Minister Fernando Haddad (PT) is expected to step down from his post this week. On Thursday (Mar. 19), he is scheduled to present a review of his tenure during an event in São Paulo alongside President Lula. Haddad will run for governor of São Paulo. The Central Bank’s Monetary Policy Com...

Implications of the war in Iran
INDIA · Report · 16 Mar 2026

Indian macroeconomics is facing a multi-faceted external shock, one that requires a large adjustment of the general equilibrium. There is broad agreement on the core vulnerabilities: net reliance on imported hydrocarbons, exposure to Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) export markets, and the integrit...

Israel inflation still contained in February, but higher oil prices may push CPI up in coming months
ISRAEL · In Brief · 16 Mar 2026

Israel’s February CPI rose by 0.2%, slightly above expectations, bringing annual inflation to 2.0%, up from 1.8% in January. Overall, the data suggest that inflation pressures remained relatively contained prior to the outbreak of the war at the end of February. Seasonal factors had only a limite...

Politics: Morena prepares for 2027 with strategies aimed at gaining an advantage over the opposition
MEXICO · Report · 16 Mar 2026

Morena is moving aggressively to prepare for the 2027 elections. During its National Political Council on March 7, the party approved an accelerated calendar and rules for selecting candidates for the 17 governorships at stake, while simultaneously strengthening its territorial structure. By laun...

Economics: Pemex posts mixed results for 2025, facing big challenges ahead
MEXICO · Report · 16 Mar 2026

At the end of last month, Pemex released its operating and financial results for the close of 2025. The report was presented under the company’s new legal status as a “public company” — previously known as a “state productive enterprise” — and within the framework of the reforms and new legislati...

The current account shows an improved external position in a volatile global environment
SOUTH AFRICA · Report · 16 Mar 2026

Data released by the South African Reserve Bank indicates that the South African current account balance recorded a surplus for the first time since Q3-2023, as it switched from a deficit of R72 billion in the third quarter of 2025 to a surplus of R50.2 billion in the fourth quarter. As a ratio o...

Iran War Days 15–16: US strikes Kharg and Iran widens GCC targeting
GULF COUNTRIES · In Brief · 16 Mar 2026

Highlights The US struck military targets on Kharg Island, Iran’s oil export hub. Iran said if the oil facilities were attacked, then it would target the regional oil facilities of US-allied companies; it also threatened UAE ports and residential locations in Qatar and Dubai, where it claimed US ...

It will probably get worse before it gets better
TURKEY · Report · 15 Mar 2026

As the war in Iran enters its third week, it has progressed faster, harder and broader in geographical scope than any expert imagined. This is now a war of attrition, with no clear outcome. To make matters worse, Trump seems to be wavering between his advisors who suggest a graceful exit, and tho...

On the short-term altar
BRAZIL ECONOMICS · Report · 13 Mar 2026

In response to the increase in international prices of oil and derivatives, although Petrobras had not yet commented on a possible pass-through to domestic prices, the government announced measures to limit a potential impact on the price of diesel. It reduced to zero the PIS-Cofins tax levied...

GULF WEEKLY: Iranian strikes kill in four Gulf states, Brent at $100 despite IEA release, East-West Pipeline nears 7m b/d, Qatalum continues operations
GULF COUNTRIES · Report · 13 Mar 2026

A skimmable summary overlaid with our analysis and links. Headlines: * Iran’s attacks on the GCC continued this week, but the cadence seems to have slowed somewhat. * There were fatalities from strikes in Bahrain, Oman, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. * Sites hit included the Ruwais refinery (Abu D...

Next week in focus: February CPI, the 2026 state budget, and the third week of the war
ISRAEL · Report · 13 Mar 2026

Next week we focus on three closely linked developments: the war with Iran as it enters its third week, the February CPI to be released on Sunday, and the progress of the 2026 state budget. We estimate that the February CPI will rise by about 0.1%, still reflecting economic conditions prior to th...

Justice Zanin rejected the request to install a CPI on Banco Master, Haddad is expected to step down as Minister of Finance next week, and the federal government announced a reduction in taxes on diesel fuel
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 13 Mar 2026

Justice Cristiano Zanin of the Supreme Federal Court (STF) rejected a request filed by Congressman Rodrigo Rollemberg (PSB-DF) seeking to compel the creation of a Parliamentary Committee of Inquiry (CPI) to investigate alleged irregularities involving Banco Master and Banco de Brasília (BRB). Des...

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