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JUST PUBLISHED on the Economics Observatory – Can Mexico turn North American integration into lasting economic growth? By Vanessa Rubio-Márquez 👇 buff.ly/QeDQjBU

Can Mexico turn North American integration into lasting economic growth? - Economics ObservatoryMexico is central to the productivity and prosperity of North America – particularly through its role as the United States' largest trading partner. Whether it can turn this relationship into lasting…www.economicsobservatory.com

Today, Andy Burnham gave a major speech on the future of social care, calling the neglect of the industry a "major dereliction of public duty.” Across the world’s major economies, caring for the vulnerable and elderly is becoming increasingly challenging as populations age.

Chile has lurched between very different political ideologies in recent years. The latest swing – towards a more market-oriented, right-leaning administration – should be interpreted as a call for a more effective state, not necessarily a smaller one. By Felipe González 👇 buff.ly/aK1US5s

How might Chilean policy-makers deliver effective reforms? - Economics ObservatoryChile has lurched between very different political ideologies in recent years. The latest swing – towards a more market-oriented, right-leaning administration – should be interpreted as a call for a…www.economicsobservatory.com

NEW on the Economics Observatory – Can Peru capitalise on the global copper boom? by Luis Miguel Castilla & Teodoro Crisólogo Grández buff.ly/EayTySC

🇵🇪 Today, Peru swears in a new president at a pivotal moment for its economy. Global demand for copper is booming, driven by clean energy and digital transition. As one of the world's largest producers, can Peru seize the opportunity? #Peru #Fujimori

JUST PUBLISHED – Can Peru capitalise on the global copper boom? by Luis Miguel Castilla & Teodoro Crisólogo Grández buff.ly/EayTySC

NEW on the Economics Observatory – Where next for India’s transition to green energy? by Nethra Natajaran

Where next for India’s transition to green energy? - Economics ObservatoryIndia has made substantial progress in shifting towards more renewable energy sources, with both wind and solar capacity having grown rapidly in recent years. But many challenges remain, with energy…buff.ly

JUST PUBLISHED – Where next for India’s transition to green energy? by Nethra Natajaran

Where next for India’s transition to green energy? - Economics ObservatoryIndia has made substantial progress in shifting towards more renewable energy sources, with both wind and solar capacity having grown rapidly in recent years. But many challenges remain, with energy…buff.ly

India's reserves remain among the world's largest. But a stronger dollar, costlier oil and volatile capital flows are testing the resilience of those buffers. Does India’s dependency on US dollars make the economy vulnerable? By Vinod Kumari 👇 buff.ly/D7UbemT

Does India's dependency on US dollars make the economy vulnerable? - Economics ObservatoryIndia's reserves remain among the world's largest. But a stronger dollar, costlier oil and volatile capital flows are testing the resilience of those buffers. Greater export sophistication, a…www.economicsobservatory.com

JUST PUBLISHED – What does India need to do to achieve its development vision for 2047? By Kumar Rajesh #India2047 #Vision2047👇 buff.ly/Y9vMYRv

What does India need to do to achieve its development vision for 2047? - Economics ObservatoryIndia’s Vision 2047 development strategy is often framed as a race to high-income status. But state-level evidence shows that converting growth into health, education and human capability is a harder…www.economicsobservatory.com

Four UK regions are in a worse fiscal position than Greece was when it needed an IMF bailout. As Andy Burnham prepares to take office on a ticket of greater devolution, the scale of regional fiscal imbalances deserves far more attention than it gets. #ChartOfTheDay

TODAY on the Economics Observatory – How is India’s trade landscape shaping up for the future? by Mayank Khurana

How is India's trade landscape shaping up for the future? - Economics ObservatoryAfter independence in the late 1940s up to the early 1990s, India’s trade policy was transformed: from protectionism to a liberalised economy. As the country moves towards greater global economic…buff.ly

Concern about immigration in the United Kingdom far exceeds every other country, even those with similar shares of foreign-born residents. In a 2025 Gallup poll, over a fifth of UK respondents named immigration the nation's top problem, tied with the economy.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is estimated to generate 7.8 million tonnes of CO₂, more than double Qatar 2022. Spectator and team travel accounts for 88% of the total. However, Qatar's central location meant shorter average travel distances, making direct comparisons difficult. #ChartOfTheDay

Beneath the UK’s poor fiscal position sits a more alarming problem: several regions have a budget deficit larger than Greece did in 2009. Spending cuts alone won’t solve this problem. Big cities need to grow their tax bases to reduce both regional and national deficits.

Greek tragedy: how does weak regional growth affect the wider UK economy? - Economics ObservatoryBeneath the UK’s poor fiscal position sits an even more alarming problem: several regions have a budget deficit larger than Greece did in 2009. Spending cuts alone won’t solve this problem. The big…buff.ly

NEW on the Economics Observatory – Greek tragedy: how does weak regional growth affect the wider UK economy? by Paul Swinney

Greek tragedy: how does weak regional growth affect the wider UK economy? - Economics ObservatoryBeneath the UK’s poor fiscal position sits an even more alarming problem: several regions have a budget deficit larger than Greece did in 2009. Spending cuts alone won’t solve this problem. The big…buff.ly

JUST PUBLISHED – Greek tragedy: how does weak regional growth affect the wider UK economy? by Paul Swinney

Greek tragedy: how does weak regional growth affect the wider UK economy? - Economics ObservatoryBeneath the UK’s poor fiscal position sits an even more alarming problem: several regions have a budget deficit larger than Greece did in 2009. Spending cuts alone won’t solve this problem. The big…buff.ly

The #FIFAWorldCup quarter-finals begin tonight 🇫🇷🇲🇦 Can Morocco reach another semi-final, or will France book their place in the last 4? Our latest Elo-based simulations preview every tie, including scoreline probabilities and updated chances of reaching the last four. By James Reade buff.ly/15V04r4

World Cup 2026 quarterfinals: is football coming home? - Economics ObservatoryWith just eight teams remaining in the tournament, Argentina have a 36% chance of lifting the trophy, Spain are at 18%, France at 17% and England at 15%. Scorecasting analysis suggests that the most…www.economicsobservatory.com

NEW on the Economics Observatory – Does the UK’s defence investment plan deliver? by Ron Smith

Does the UK’s defence investment plan deliver? - Economics ObservatoryA recurrent refrain in commentaries on UK defence policy over decades is the imbalance between resources, commitments and capabilities. Unwillingness to make key decisions about money and cuts means…buff.ly

JUST PUBLISHED – Does the UK’s defence investment plan deliver? by Ron Smith

Does the UK’s defence investment plan deliver? - Economics ObservatoryA recurrent refrain in commentaries on UK defence policy over decades is the imbalance between resources, commitments and capabilities. Unwillingness to make key decisions about money and cuts means…buff.ly