Country Risk and Industry Research Round-Up Explore our research spanning the US Election, China's Belt & Road, Future Farming and Covid & The Economy in our latest round-up for clients below: US Election Scenarios The November US presidential election looks set to be the most dramatic for several decades. Our economic, industry and political risk analysts have continued to produce a series of content highlighting the implications of various election scenarios. These include both Trump and Biden victories in their various forms, as well as the potential for a disputed election. Webinar: US: Potential For A Contested Election Special Report: Global Implications Of A Turbulent US Election Article: Biden Presidency Would Seek More Measured And Multilateral Approach To China And Asia Mapping China's Belt & Road China’s multi-decade Belt & Road initiative will be forced to adapt to new economic and political realities over the coming years. The Covid-19 pandemic could force some countries to rethink their approach to globalisation and cooperation with China. As a result, China is expected to focus its efforts on developing Asian and African countries. China's plans to implement a Health Silk Road will also likely take off, creating opportunities in the construction of healthcare facilities and increasing trade in healthcare-related goods. Article: Covid-19 Pandemic To Reshape China's Belt And Road Strategy Article: Alternatives To Belt And Road Unlikely To Gain Significant Traction Article: Chinese Mining Interest Along BRI To Become Even More Pronounced Post Covid-19 Covid & The Economy: Taking Stock With attention increasingly turning towards 2021, our economists provided an update of the key themes set to dominate various regions next year. They also took time to review the global and regional growth forecasts to understand which countries will outperform, track the progress of Covid-19 across countries, survey financial markets to understand what is being priced in and identify the challenges for fiscal and monetary policy makers. Article: Second Covid-19 Wave: New Restrictions Likely, But Full Lockdowns Implausible Webinar: Global Macroeconomic Quarterly Update Webinar: Sub-Saharan Africa Macroeconomic Update: Prospects For Recovery Post Covid-19 Webinar: Europe Macroeconomic Update: Post-Covid-19 Recovery Webinar: Asia Macroeconomic Quarterly Update: Cautious Recovery Amid Geopolitical Headwinds Future Farming In the coming years, the agribusiness sector will face an environment of rising protectionism, geopolitical risks, de-globalisation and potentially a new ‘Cold War’ between the US and China. These will lead to a tightening and increased volatility of trade and investment regulations. Companies will also place increasing strategic focus on environmental and social issues, especially as it relates to sourcing, precision agriculture and labour. Article: Covid-19 Impact On The Agribusiness Sector: Charts And Outlook Article: As Sustainability Spotlight Brightens, What Next For Agribusiness Companies? Article: Rising Geopolitical Risks And Protectionism Will Increasingly Impact Agribusiness Trade And Investment More Of Our Most Popular: Webinar: Turkey’s Macroeconomic Outlook: Covid-19 & Key Structural Challenges Special Report: The New Normal - The Commodities Sector Post Covid-19 Special Report: EM Reform Tracker Webinar: Latin America Macroeconomic Update: Assessing Covid-19 & US Elections Article: Key Political Risks To Watch In Q4 2020-2021 Article: South China Sea Dispute: Rising Risks Of Escalation Article: Chinese Automakers Will Chase Growth Along The BRI Article: Tesla's Battery Day Includes Ambitious Plans To Achieve Mass EV Production Article: Technology, Sovereignty And Globalisation Article: Three Key Charts: Sustained Demand For Water Infrastructure In Emerging Markets Connected Thinking In Challenging Times Stay updated on the shifting global environment with analysis, forecasts, data and insight on economic, political, operational and industrial risk factors across 22 key sectors and 200 markets. Fitch Solutions’ Country Risk & Industry Research provides comprehensive, comparable and systematic coverage that helps customers better understand the opportunities and risks they face, particularly in emerging and frontier markets. Find out more: Request a Demonstration THIS COMMENTARY IS PUBLISHED BY FITCH SOLUTIONS COUNTRY RISK & INDUSTRY RESEARCH and is NOT a comment on Fitch Ratings' Credit Ratings. Any comments or data are solely derived from Fitch Solutions Country Risk & Industry Research and independent sources. Fitch Ratings analysts do not share data or information with Fitch Solutions Country Risk & Industry Research. FSMM-EM2-2010

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