The view from here

Our teams from around the world tell us the events that characterised 2023 in their country and look ahead to what those events can tell us about 2024.

Inflation

Argentina: A jump into the void?

After four years in power, the government leaves office with annual inflation at 160%. Against this backdrop, the Argentinian people have voted for a profound change.

06.12.23

Inflation

France: From pension reforms to pre-olympic jitters

2023 in France was dominated by stories of protest, riots, inflation and preparation for the 2024 Olympic Games.

06.12.23

Public opinion

Germany: A reprise of the "sick man of Europe"?

Is Germany once again the sick man of Europe? This rhetorical inquiry, recently coined by the reputable British news magazine, The Economist, sheds light on Germany's complex socio-political situation.

06.12.23

Election

Ghana: Prayers for a more prosperous year ahead

Ghana is considered to be one of the more stable and peaceful countries in West Africa since its transition to multi-party democracy in 1992. Gold, cocoa and more recently offshore oil form the cornerstone of the Ghanian economy.

06.12.23

Consumer Confidence Index

A tale of two Indias

Charles Dickens’ masterpiece ‘A Tale of Two Cities’ begins with the epic lines “It was the best of times; it was the worst of times”. A modern-day Dickens is likely to wax eloquent about ‘A Tale of Two Indias’ by saying it was the best of times; it was even better than the best of times!

06.12.23