Foreign Brief

A Brazilian government panel meets to discuss reparations to Japanese immigrants during WWII as Brazilian-Japanese relations are on the upswing. Our analyst Alex Rannou takes a closer look.

China has requested that the EU remove tariffs on its electrical vehicle exports by today. Read why our analyst Alyssa Pak believes the EU is highly unlikely to comply and why Beijing may retaliate: https://buff.ly/3WjzbKN

Protests against President William Ruto are expected across Kenya today. Our analyst Can Eker explores the role younger generations are likely to play in blocking his policies: https://buff.ly/3zCiHnO

The UN's fifth Regional Conference on Population and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean concludes in Cartagena, Colombia today. Our analyst Alex Rannou delves into the issues that were discussed, including migration, population aging, and climate change: https://buff.ly/45Ouvj5

The UK holds its first general election in nearly five years today. Read why our analyst Max Monroe forecasts a return of Labour to power in the Commons and a reversal of Conservative policies: https://buff.ly/4eMifUj

Canada will open public debate on raising tariffs for Chinese-made EVs today. Our analyst David Song-Pehamberger explores what this means for Canada’s automobile market.

Canada opens public consultation on Chinese EV tariffs – Foreign Brief Daily Brief Canada opens public consultation on Chinese EV tariffs by David Song-Pehamberger July 2, 2024 CNBC The Canadian government opens its 30-day public consultation period on imposing tariffs on imports of Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) today. It follows recent announcements by both the US a...

The first 2024 Presidential debate will be held tonight between President Biden and former President Trump, as the two battle in a tight presidential race. Our analyst Max Monroe takes a closer look: https://buff.ly/4cutcbi

First 2024 US Presidential debate tonight between Biden and Trump – Foreign Brief Daily Brief First 2024 US Presidential debate tonight between Biden and Trump by Max Monroe June 27, 2024 The first 2024 Presidential debate will be held tonight between President Biden and former President Trump in Atlanta, Georgia. This is their first debate since 2020, in what is the first rematc...

The Mauritanian presidential campaigning season will end today, with incumbent president Mohamed Ould Ghazouani expected to win the 29 June elections. Our analyst Can Eker takes a closer look:

The Mauritanian presidential campaign season ends today – Foreign Brief Daily Brief The Mauritanian presidential campaign season ends today by Can Eker June 27, 2024 The Mauritanian presidential campaigning season will end today. Mauritanian presidential elections are scheduled to take place on 29 June, with a likely scenario of a second round to be held on July 14. Moh...

The Italian banking sector will strike today over fears Euronext's divestment from Italy will decrease jobs. Our analyst Alyssa takes a closer look: https://buff.ly/45JVtYZ

Italian banking sector strikes today – Foreign Brief Daily Brief Italian banking sector strikes today by Alyssa Pak June 27, 2024 Italian banking sector trade unions are expected to carry out the first-ever strike at Borsa Italiana, the Milan stock exchange, in the last two working hours of the day. Euronext, a major European stock exchange group, acq...

The EU holds a security summit today to discuss aid to Ukraine and Kyiv's path to EU membership. Our analyst Alex Rannou takes a closer look: https://buff.ly/4cB9o5L

EU holds security summit in Brussels – Foreign Brief Daily Brief EU holds security summit in Brussels by Alex Rannou June 27, 2024 EU will hold a security summit in Brussels The European Council will discuss the Strategic Agenda 2024-2029 over a two-day meeting beginning today. The meeting aims to address issues in Ukraine, the Middle East, and overal...

South Korean and Japanese finance ministers are scheduled to meet today, the first such meeting in eight years. Our analyst David Song-Pehamberger explores what this means for Korean-Japanese relations. https://buff.ly/3VZQ7pu

France’s energy sector workers are expected to strike today until September, potentially disrupting the Olympics and snap elections. Our analyst Max Monroe takes a closer look: https://buff.ly/3VZkGeZ

French energy workers expected to strike – Foreign Brief Daily Brief French energy workers expected to strike by Max Monroe June 20, 2024 France’s energy sector workers are expected to strike today. Unionised workers, led by the FNME-CGT (France’s primary energy union), are demanding higher wages and improved working conditions. This protest will most...

India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will hold preliminary budget meeting with industry leaders today. Our analyst Can Eker takes a closer look: https://buff.ly/3VuZLim

Indian Finance Minister Sitharaman holds budget meeting – Foreign Brief Daily Brief Indian Finance Minister Sitharaman holds budget meeting by Can Eker June 20, 2024 India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will hold preliminary budget meeting with industry leaders today. The annually held meeting receives the recommendations of key shareholders prior to the impend...

Temperatures in areas of northern and central China will likely reach record highs this week. Our analyst Alyssa Pak takes a closer look: https://buff.ly/3KRzjKQ

Heat wave peaks in northern and central China – Foreign Brief Daily Brief Heat wave peaks in northern and central China by Alyssa Pak June 20, 2024 Temperatures in areas of northern and central China will likely reach record highs this week. Highs of around 38 degrees Celsius are expected in many regions, with some provinces potentially reaching 44 degrees Cel...

Putin is expected to visit Pyongyang today to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Read more here from our analyst Colin Blais about what this historic visit will mean for Russo-DPRK relations and the wider region. https://buff.ly/3xtSkzK

The special rapporteur on Afghan human rights will hand down their report to the UNHCR in Switzerland today. Our analyst Ryan Brown explores what their findings will include and what it means for the Afghan people. https://buff.ly/45qfSCp

Chinese Premier Li Qiang will conclude his visit to Australia today. The most high-profile visit by a Chinese official since China relaxed immense trade restrictions in 2020. Read here about what this means for Australia’s trade relationship with the PRC from our analyst David Song-Pehamberger. https://buff.ly/3VKYrJp

Boeing CEO summoned to testify before Senate next week amid safety concerns about the Boeing 737 MAX. Our analyst Alex Rannou takes a closer look: https://buff.ly/4ekXf6D

Boeing CEO summoned to testify before Senate next week – Foreign Brief Daily Brief Boeing CEO summoned to testify before Senate next week by Alex Rannou June 13, 2024 The US Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, chaired by Senator Richard Blumenthal, said Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun will testify before a US Senate panel on June 18 on a series of issues. The concerns ra...

G7 leaders meet today in Fasano, Italy as Western democracies face myriad domestic and international issues. Our analyst Max Monroe takes a closer look: https://buff.ly/4eoaALx

G7 leaders meet in Italy – Foreign Brief Daily Brief G7 leaders meet in Italy by Max Monroe June 13, 2024 The G7 will meet today in Fasano, Italy. This will be the 50th meeting of the multinational group since inception in 1973. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will assume the G7 presidency until 31 December 2024. Meloni is hosting th...

South Africa telecom regulator holds public hearing to cut down on voice call termination rates today. Our analyst Can Eker takes a closer look: https://buff.ly/4emHIUc

South Africa telecom regulator holds public rates hearing – Foreign Brief Daily Brief South Africa telecom regulator holds public rates hearing by Can Eker June 13, 2024 South Africa’s telecoms regulator, the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA), will today host hybrid public hearings today. The motive behind the hearings is to cut down South Afr...

EU antitrust regulators are expected to come to a decision regarding Lufthansa’s bid on ITA. Our analyst Alyssa Pak takes a closer look: https://buff.ly/3VG7bkb

EU antitrust ruling on Lufthansa’s ITA bid expected – Foreign Brief Daily Brief EU antitrust ruling on Lufthansa’s ITA bid expected by Alyssa Pak June 13, 2024 EU antitrust regulators are expected to come to a decision regarding Lufthansa’s $348.5 million bid for a 41% stake in Italy’s state-owned ITA Airways, with the option to buy the rest later. The Europea...

A French airport strike will begin today, just weeks before the Paris Olympics, read here from Ryan Brown about how this could affect the games and European travel. https://buff.ly/3VD3gVh

South Korean president Yoon Suk-Yeol will begin his state visit to Kazakhstan today, read more here about what this means for ROK-Kazakh relations from our analyst Colin Blais. https://buff.ly/45lU4re

A Guangdong property giant’s liquidation hearing begins today in Hong Kong, read more here from David Song-Pehamberger about whether this liquidation will be allowed to move forward and what this means for China’s floundering property market. https://foreignbrief.com/chinese-property-developers-liquidation-hearing-begins/

European Central Bank releases interest rates decision today, which is expected to drop 25 basis points in response to inflation easing. Our analyst Can Eker takes a closer look: https://buff.ly/3yLYUCf

European Central Bank releases interest rates decision – Foreign Brief Daily Brief European Central Bank releases interest rates decision by Can Eker June 6, 2024 The European Central Bank (ECB) will release its interest rate decision today. While the Eurozone’s inflation rate started the year with a brief slow-down, especially in Western European countries, inflatio...

European Parliament (EP) elections will begin today, in what is predicted to be a large victory for far-right parties across the continent. Our analyst Max Monroe takes a closer look: https://buff.ly/4bJz7Jp

European Parliament elections begin today – Foreign Brief Daily Brief European Parliament elections begin today by Max Monroe June 6, 2024 European Parliament (EP) elections are scheduled to begin today. All 720 seats will be up for grabs in the legislative body, which will determine the laws and regulations across the EU for the next 5 years. The many par...

The Bank of Canada will make a decision on interest rates today. See what effect this may have on the Canadian economy here: https://buff.ly/4bLaWKE

Ryanair will resume flights to Israel today, the resumption comes as Israel’s full-scale assault on Rafah intensifies. Read more from Nick Giurleo about why the Irish airline has reversed its decision. https://buff.ly/4aJC23y

US President Joe Biden and Belgian PM Alexander De Croo will meet today in the White House. Read why our analyst thinks this meeting will have major implications for Russian assets currently frozen in US and Belgian banks:

Biden, Belgian PM Alexander De Croo to meet at White House – Foreign Brief Daily Brief Biden, Belgian PM Alexander De Croo to meet at White House by Andrew Nicholas Prado-Alipui May 31, 2024 De Morgen US President Biden is hosting Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo at the White House today. The two leaders are expected to reaffirm their shared commitment to supportin...

UK Parliament will disband ahead of the July general election, as the incumbent Conservative party loses popularity in the polls. Our analyst Max Monroe takes a closer look: https://buff.ly/3R6Khzt

UK dissolves Parliament ahead of the 2024 general election – Foreign Brief Daily Brief UK dissolves Parliament ahead of the 2024 general election by Max Monroe May 30, 2024 UK Parliament will disband ahead of the July general election. Prime Minister (PM) Rishi Runak called the snap election, scheduled for July 4, last week. The call comes amid dwindling poll numbers for t...