Geo-World: Conflict & Protest February 2020
Published on Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Big Data techniques used
Geo-World: Conflict & Protest February 2020
Summary
The main hot spot was the coronavirus outbreak, which spread across the globe. Geopolitical developments in Syria’s Idlib province created further uncertainty. US President Trump was acquitted from all charges in the US Senate. The United Kingdom and the EU have resumed trade talks to define the post-Brexit period.
Key points
- Key points:
- WHO raised level of alert for coronavirus to very high at a global
- Idlib related developments created uncertainty
- President Trump acquitted of all charges, ending the impeachment process
- UK–EU trade talks resume after Brexit decision
Geographies
- Geography Tags
- Global
Topics
- Topic Tags
- Macroeconomic Analysis
- Geostrategy
Authors
Fernando Bolívar
Tatiana Davila Egas
Yigit Engin
BBVA Research - Senior Economist
Alvaro Ortiz
BBVA Research - Head of Analysis with Big Data
Tomasa Rodrigo
BBVA Research - Lead Economist