Emerging Markets in August 2025: Rising Early Warning Signals

TAC ECONOMICS’ August 2025 Monthly Comments highlight new vulnerabilities across several emerging markets, as weakening growth, restrictive trade measures, and geopolitical tensions reshape the global risk landscape.

Mexico’s Economy in 2025: Between Trump’s Tariffs, Domestic Weakness, and a Fragile Peso

Mexico has entered 2025 under a cloud of economic and political uncertainty. According to TAC ECONOMICS, the country is grappling with sluggish growth, heightened financial pressures, and escalating trade tensions with the United States. GDP is projected to stagnate at 0.0% in 2025, before a modest recovery in 2026.

South Africa: Balancing Structural Strengths and Political Fragility

South Africa’s economy in 2025 presents a complex picture. Structurally, the country stands on solid ground—diversified industries, a credible financial system, and manageable external risks. But political instability, weak economic momentum, and policy uncertainty are weighing down its near-term outlook.