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UPCOMING WEBINAR - PERU IN 2026: POLITICAL RISKS, ELECTIONS, AND ECONOM...
COUNTRY INSIGHTS
Macroeconomic and geopolitical developments – Weekly report, February 3, 2026
ISRAEL · Report · 03 Feb 2026
Recent data point to a clearer improvement in Israel’s macroeconomic fundamentals toward year-end 2025, supported by a rebound in activity, strong high-tech exports, and easing inflationary pressures. The recent upgrade in Israel’s credit outlook will reinforce confidence in the macro-fiscal envi...
A window of opportunity
VENEZUELA · Report · 03 Feb 2026
Venezuela is entering a phase of political redefinition following the violent outcome of January 3, 2026. Delcy Rodríguez, now interim president under the tutelage of the Trump administration, has laid out a three-stage plan: stabilization, reconstruction (and reconciliation), and democratic tran...
The energy ceasefire did not last long
UKRAINE · In Brief · 03 Feb 2026
Predictably, the energy ceasefire did not hold even for a week. Last night, Russia carried out another large-scale strike on energy infrastructure, using hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles. In fact, Russia usually needs about a week to prepare for a massive air attack, and this pause—while...
Economics: Q4 2025 GDP grew 1.4% YoY, resulting in weak full-year growth of 0.5%
MEXICO · Report · 02 Feb 2026
According to figures from INEGI, GDP for Q4 2025 increased by 1.6% YoY seasonally adjusted, showing a rebound compared to the previous quarter, when it fell -0.2%. This performance resulted in a total increase of 0.5% for 2025. The secondary sector experienced weak growth in Q4 (0.3%) but is i...
Israel enters 2026 with lower financing needs, despite higher bond issuance in February
ISRAEL · In Brief · 02 Feb 2026
The government’s monthly issuance plan for February 2026 is to raise NIS 12.0 billion in tradable bonds on the local capital market in four weekly tenders, averaging NIS 3 billion per week. This represents a slightly higher pace than in recent months. In 2025, average monthly issuance stood at ar...
Trio of presidential hopefuls empowers the PSD and other weekly topics
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 02 Feb 2026
The National Congress and the Judiciary are resuming their activities. President Lula is expected to sign the Mercosur–European Union agreement proposal and send it to Congress. In the Lower House, attention is focused on the vote on the Gas Provisional Measure. In the Senate, the INSS Joint Parl...
Costa Rica elects a woman president for the second time: Laura Fernández wins the presidential election
CENTRAL AMERICA · In Brief · 02 Feb 2026
Costa Rica has elected a woman as president for the second time in its history. Laura Fernández secured a victory in the presidential election, former Minister of the Presidency under the administration of Rodrigo Chaves, won the race in the first round after surpassing the 40% threshold required...
Politics: Some of Mexico's important vulnerabilities vis-à-vis the Trump Administration
MEXICO · Report · 02 Feb 2026
Facing the review and possible renegotiation of the USMCA in 2026, Mexico has some shielding against extreme tariff measures due to its deep integration with North American value chains, but its negotiating capacity is severely undermined by a set of internal economic and structural vulnerabiliti...
CIS Essential Politics: January 16 - Feb 1, 2026
RUSSIA / FSU POLITICS · Report · 02 Feb 2026
- Russia, Ukraine and the US in Abu Dhabi to negotiate peace. - Ukraine and Moldova experience nationwide blackouts amidst Russian strikes. - Moldova leaves the CIS. - Kazakhstan plans major constitutional reforms. - Uzbekistan plans its first-ever census.
Synthesis of the Brazilian Economy
BRAZIL ECONOMICS · Report · 02 Feb 2026
RISKS: WITHOUT A COMPASS, AT THE MERCY OF WINDS AND MOODS The construction of a solid institutional framework has been one of the pillars of civilization. Faced with the inevitability of uncertainty, human beings built rules to reduce it, restricting the possible choices in each situation. If ...
A new Turkey story: under construction
TURKEY · Report · 02 Feb 2026
Legendary and immortal Market Guru, the Cosmic Strategist (myself) decided to make an unsolicited return from His self-imposed retirement, to herald loudly that Turkey is building a new and very positive story based on four pillars, almost none of which the Cosmic Strategist believes are priced i...
Congress resumes activity today, President Lula should sign the Mercosur-EU agreement and submit it to Congress, and two governors will attend hearings in the Senate this week
BRAZIL POLITICS · Report · 02 Feb 2026
Congress resumes its activities today. The current legislative session will run through July 17. Today, President Lula is expected to sign the Mercosur-European Union agreement and send it to Congress for consideration. The goal is to vote on the agreement this semester. In the Senate, two govern...
NBU cuts prime rate by 0.5 pp to 15.0% amid EU funding decision
UKRAINE · In Brief · 01 Feb 2026
The NBU Board cut the prime policy rate by 0.5 ppt to 15.0%, effective January 30. The decision came against the backdrop of slowing consumer inflation, which decelerated to +0.2% m/m and +8.0% YTD in December 2025. However, the main trigger for the start of a new easing cycle appears to be diffe...
About our report schedule
TURKEY · In Brief · 01 Feb 2026
Dear Colleagues/Readers: We were compelled to postpone our monthly report, which was planned for today, to mid-next week. There will be no weekly report today. You can always reach us over the platform for any questions you may have. We are grateful for your understanding. GSP Turkey Team
Panama Supreme Court Voids Panama Ports Concession: Vertical-Integration Risk for the Canal
PANAMA · In Brief · 30 Jan 2026
Panama’s Supreme Court has declared unconstitutional the legal framework underpinning Panama Ports Company’s (PPC) concession for the Balboa (Pacific) and Cristóbal (Atlantic) terminals, tied to the 1997 contract-law, its addenda, and the renewal act. These are not small assets: in 2025 Balboa ha...