World Risk Developments August 2021
In this month's edition of World Risk Developments, we review the following economic and political forces shaping the world:
- Emerging Asia—Delta outbreak threatens economic recovery
- US—Expected stimulus continues to drive global economic prospects
- Asia—Elevated B2B payment delays indicate business stress
- Vietnam—Easing geopolitical risks boost trade and investment outlook
- Global—Policy shifts to curb demand for carbon-intensive commodities
- Malaysia—Pandemic and political uncertainty weaken economic outlook
Matthew Circosta, Senior Economist
Matthew.Circosta@exportfinance.gov.au
Cassandra Winzenried, Chief Economist
Cassandra.Winzenried@exportfinance.gov.au
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