The International Country Risk Guide: Some Findings from the May Issue

New ICRG data and risk ratings have come in for May. Here are some surprising and not-so-surprising findings
- Saudi Arabia now has the best political risk score in the region, besting UAE and Qatar.
- Europe as a region has improved over the past several months as uncertain elections have produced workable coalitions and (sometimes) unexpected electoral victories.
- The political risk rating of the US is at its lowest (highest risk) since 2022.
- Some of the military juntas in Africa enjoy considerable popular support.
- Most currencies have stabilized against the USD.
With over 7.5 million back tested risk points, appearing in over 1,000 published works, and independently back tested for accuracy and relevance, the ICRG’ data series continues to produce meaningful empirical findings, profitable asset allocations, and informed corporate planning and valuation.
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