Country risk September 2008: Money talks in a world of risk

It could be the perfect storm – financial, macroeconomic and geopolitical risk are all on the rise. Risk is both where you anticipate it, and where you least expect it.

For historical country risk data please visit the Euromoney Country risk website

But according to analysts taking part in Euromoney’s semi-annual survey of country risk, the places getting safer are those riding the oil boom or at last exploiting the vast potential of their people and their economies.

The Middle East, despite its political dilemmas, remains on a steady upward path. And it’s no surprise to see Brazil, Russia, India and China rising up the ranks.

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