Update Log
A record of the changes the daily AI news scan has made to each country's analysis, scores, ratings, and outlooks — and why.
Scan History
Every time a news scan runs — even on days with no material updates. The daily scan reviews today's headlines; the weekly scan re-checks the last 7 days as a catch-up.
| Run At | Type | Countries with News | Flagged as Material | Updated | Errors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 06:30 | daily | 50 / 50 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Sep 14, 2026 06:30 | daily | 46 / 50 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| Sep 13, 2026 07:00 | weekly | 92 / 167 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Sep 13, 2026 06:30 | daily | 50 / 50 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Sep 12, 2026 06:30 | daily | 50 / 50 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Sep 11, 2026 06:30 | daily | 50 / 50 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| Sep 10, 2026 06:30 | daily | 50 / 50 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| Sep 09, 2026 06:30 | daily | 50 / 50 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| Sep 08, 2026 06:30 | daily | 50 / 50 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Sep 07, 2026 06:30 | daily | 50 / 50 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Sep 06, 2026 07:00 | weekly | 94 / 167 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| Sep 06, 2026 06:30 | daily | 50 / 50 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| Sep 05, 2026 06:30 | daily | 50 / 50 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| Sep 04, 2026 06:30 | daily | 50 / 50 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Sep 03, 2026 06:30 | daily | 50 / 50 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Sep 02, 2026 06:30 | daily | 50 / 50 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Sep 01, 2026 06:30 | daily | 50 / 50 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Aug 31, 2026 06:30 | daily | 50 / 50 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Aug 30, 2026 07:00 | weekly | 92 / 167 | 36 | 0 | 36 |
| Aug 30, 2026 06:30 | daily | 50 / 50 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Aug 29, 2026 06:30 | daily | 50 / 50 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Aug 28, 2026 06:30 | daily | 50 / 50 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Aug 27, 2026 06:30 | daily | 50 / 50 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Aug 26, 2026 06:30 | daily | 50 / 50 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Aug 25, 2026 06:30 | daily | 50 / 50 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Aug 24, 2026 06:30 | daily | 50 / 50 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Aug 23, 2026 07:00 | weekly | 93 / 167 | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| Aug 23, 2026 06:30 | daily | 50 / 50 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| Aug 22, 2026 06:30 | daily | 50 / 50 | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| Aug 21, 2026 06:30 | daily | 50 / 50 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
Changes Made
| Date | Country | Field Updated | Score | Rating | Outlook | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 08, 2026 | United States | Pillar Summary | — | — | — | The passage of new sanctions against Russia by the Senate is a material geopolitical development that affects the U.S. political landscape and should be reflected in the political governance analysis. |
| Aug 08, 2026 | Pakistan | Pillar Summary (Economic Strength) | 45 → 44 | — | — | The failure of negotiations with goods transporters leading to a strike is a material development that could disrupt economic activities and supply chains, impacting economic strength. |
| Aug 08, 2026 | Australia | Pillar Summary (Banking Sector) | 80 → 78 | — | — | The spike in mortgage default risk in New South Wales indicates a potential vulnerability in the banking sector that could affect its stability. |
| Aug 08, 2026 | Argentina | Pillar Summary | — | — | — | The Milei government's recent Senate victory on the private property vote, despite political costs, is a material development affecting political governance. |
| Aug 07, 2026 | Bangladesh | Pillar Summary (External Position) | 41 → 40 | — | — | The significant reduction in exports to Russia due to US sanctions impacts Bangladesh's external trade dynamics, warranting a slight downgrade in the external position score. |
| Aug 06, 2026 | Viet Nam | Pillar Summary (Banking Sector) | 52 → 54 | — | — | Vietnam's move to facilitate corporate bond fundraising is a material development for the banking sector, indicating efforts to diversify funding sources and strengthen financial capacity. |
| Aug 06, 2026 | Argentina | Pillar Summary (Political Governance) | 42 → 40 | — | — | Brazil's downgrading of diplomatic relations with Argentina is a material development that could affect political governance and regional cooperation. |
| Aug 05, 2026 | Russian Federation | Pillar Summary | — | — | — | The lifting of deposit restrictions for foreign nationals and firms' Russia-based branches by President Putin is a material development that could affect capital flows and external financial relations. |
| Aug 04, 2026 | Portugal | Pillar Summary | — | — | — | The significant increase in undeclared work and fake green receipts poses a risk to fiscal revenues and labor market integrity, which is a material development affecting economic strength. |
| Aug 03, 2026 | Hungary | Pillar Summary (Economic Strength) | 60 → 58 | — | — | The shutdown of the Paks nuclear plant due to drought is a material development affecting Hungary's energy supply and economic stability, warranting an update to the economic strength analysis and score. |
| Aug 03, 2026 | Switzerland | Pillar Summary | — | — | — | The Swiss government's decision to cut funding for forest conservation indicates a shift in fiscal priorities, which is relevant to the fiscal position analysis. |
| Aug 02, 2026 | Samoa | Pillar Summary (Economic Strength) | 70 → 68 | — | — | The rising costs of diesel and gas due to global conflicts have increased local inflation, impacting Samoa's economic strength. |
| Aug 02, 2026 | Uganda | Pillar Summary | — | — | — | The United Nations' call for an end to the crackdown on civic freedoms in Uganda is a significant development that impacts the political governance pillar, highlighting concerns about civil liberties and political dissent. |
| Aug 02, 2026 | Tanzania | Pillar Summary (Banking Sector) | 50 → 55 | — | — | Coop Bank's strong growth and ambition to become a leading lender in Tanzania is a positive development for the banking sector, potentially enhancing competition and innovation. |
| Aug 02, 2026 | Serbia | Pillar Summary | — | — | — | The ODIHR's statement about the upcoming elections being held in a highly polarized environment is a material development that could impact political governance and reform implementation in Serbia. |
| Aug 02, 2026 | Bulgaria | Pillar Summary (Fiscal Position) | 70 → 68 | — | — | The half-year fiscal deficit of EUR 2.4 billion suggests emerging fiscal pressures that could impact Bulgaria's fiscal sustainability. |
| Aug 01, 2026 | Romania | Pillar Summary | — | — | — | The briefing to OSCE and support from 41 states regarding Russian drone incursions is a significant geopolitical development affecting Romania's political and governance environment. |
| Aug 01, 2026 | Greece | Pillar Summary | — | — | — | The news about Greece's retail sales growth reaching a one-year high is a positive development indicating increased consumer spending and economic activity, which is relevant to the economic strength pillar. |
| Aug 01, 2026 | Belgium | Pillar Summary | — | — | — | The €567 million EU payout for post-pandemic reforms and investments is a material development that could positively impact Belgium's economic recovery and growth prospects. |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Pakistan | Pillar Summary | — | — | — | Renewed Middle East tensions pose downside risks to inflation and the external sector, impacting economic strength. |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Egypt, Arab Rep. | Pillar Summary | — | — | — | The drone strike in Egypt raises security concerns about the Suez Canal, which is vital for oil exports and economic stability, potentially impacting the country's economic strength. |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Bangladesh | Pillar Summary (Economic Strength) | 55 → 53 | — | — | The significant drop in development spending to a 53-year low is a material development that could impact economic growth and infrastructure development, warranting an update to the economic strength analysis and a slight score adjustment. |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Portugal | Pillar Summary | — | — | — | The report of strong second-quarter growth in Portugal's economy is a material development that supports the positive economic outlook. |
| Jul 29, 2026 | South Africa | Pillar Summary | — | — | — | The release of withheld municipal grants by the Treasury is a significant fiscal management action that impacts the fiscal position. |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Ukraine | Pillar Summary (Economic Strength) | 55 → 54 | — | — | The suspension of operations at a major industrial plant due to Russian attacks is a material development affecting Ukraine's economic strength. |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Kenya | Pillar Summary (Fiscal Position) | 45 → 43 | — | — | The report highlighting Kenya's debt at Ksh.12.8 trillion and 71% of revenue servicing loans indicates a significant fiscal challenge, warranting an update to the fiscal position analysis and score. |
| Jul 29, 2026 | United Kingdom | Pillar Summary | — | — | — | The resignation of the Scottish Labour leader and the announcement of a new leadership bid could impact regional political dynamics, which is relevant to political governance. |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Ghana | Pillar Summary | — | — | — | The allegations of revenue leakage and corruption against the GRA Commissioner-General are significant governance issues that could impact public trust and institutional integrity. |
| Jul 26, 2026 | Uganda | Pillar Summary (Monetary Policy) | 70 → 68 | — | — | The recent fuel price hikes threaten the central bank's inflation target, which could impact monetary policy effectiveness. |
| Jul 26, 2026 | Serbia | Pillar Summary (Political Governance) | 40 → 38 | — | — | The upcoming no-confidence vote in the National Assembly introduces political uncertainty, which could impact governance and policy implementation. |
| Jul 26, 2026 | Somalia, Fed. Rep. | Pillar Summary (Political Governance) | 38 → 36 | — | — | The accusations by Puntland against the Federal Government regarding security destabilization indicate a deepening political crisis, impacting governance stability. |
| Jul 26, 2026 | Congo, Dem. Rep. | Pillar Summary | — | — | — | The Ebola outbreak and the associated financial response from the African Development Bank represent a significant public health and governance challenge that impacts the DRC's political and governance environment. |
| Jul 25, 2026 | South Africa | Pillar Summary | — | — | — | The court decision to halt President Ramaphosa's impeachment proceedings is a significant political development that impacts governance stability. |
| Jul 25, 2026 | Ukraine | Pillar Summary | — | — | — | The ongoing protests against the dismissal of the defense minister indicate potential political instability, which is material to Ukraine's political governance assessment. |
| Jul 25, 2026 | Netherlands | Pillar Summary | — | — | — | The statement by the Heijmans CEO about the potential stalling of the Dutch economy without urgent infrastructure investments is a material development that highlights a significant risk to economic growth. |
| Jul 25, 2026 | Bangladesh | Pillar Summary | — | — | — | The re-imposition of a 10% tariff by the US on Bangladesh is a material development that could impact the country's export competitiveness and trade balance. |
| Jul 24, 2026 | Bangladesh | Pillar Summary | — | — | — | The President's announced resignation is a significant political event that could affect governance and policy continuity in Bangladesh. |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Romania | Pillar Summary | — | — | — | The dismissal of the interim CEO of TAROM and appointment of a new one is a notable change in a state-owned enterprise, which can impact governance and operational efficiency. |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Pakistan | Overall Rationale | — | — | — | The upgrade by S&P Global to a 'B' rating due to IMF reforms is a material development that impacts the overall rationale. |
| Jul 22, 2026 | South Africa | Pillar Summary (Economic Strength) | 55 → 54 | — | — | The report on high consumer debt repayments indicates financial strain on households, potentially impacting consumer spending and economic growth. |
| Jul 20, 2026 | Ukraine | Pillar Summary (Political Governance) | 35 → 33 | — | — | The ongoing protests against the dismissal of Defense Minister Fedorov indicate significant public discontent and potential instability, warranting a slight downgrade in the political governance score. |
| Jul 20, 2026 | Turkiye | Pillar Summary | — | — | — | The news that Turkey is closer to resolving F-35 and CAATSA issues with the US is a material development that could reduce geopolitical risks and improve bilateral relations. |
| Jul 20, 2026 | Israel | Pillar Summary | — | — | — | The announcement of new elections on October 27, 2026, introduces potential political uncertainty that could impact governance and policy continuity. |
| Jul 20, 2026 | Hungary | Pillar Summary (Political Governance) | 43 → 40 | — | — | The removal of the Orbán-appointed president by Hungary's parliament indicates a significant political shift, impacting governance dynamics and potentially affecting political stability. |
| Jul 20, 2026 | Greece | Pillar Summary | — | — | — | The donation by Greek banks to upgrade universities is a significant development that reflects the banking sector's role in supporting economic and social objectives. |
| Jul 20, 2026 | United Kingdom | Pillar Summary | — | — | — | The government taking control of British Steel due to national interest is a material development affecting the economic strength pillar, indicating strategic challenges in the industrial sector. |
| Jul 20, 2026 | Ethiopia | Pillar Summary (Monetary Policy) | 35 → 30 | — | — | The introduction of new interest rate hikes and the removal of the credit cap are significant monetary policy changes aimed at addressing inflation, warranting an update to the monetary policy analysis and score. |
| Jul 20, 2026 | Cameroon | Pillar Summary | — | — | — | The launch of a tax recovery operation in the gold sector is a significant fiscal measure that could impact economic stability and revenue mobilization. |
| Jul 20, 2026 | Bulgaria | Pillar Summary (Political Governance) | 50 → 48 | — | — | The European Commission's statement about Bulgaria making no progress on key anti-corruption and judicial reforms is a material development that negatively impacts the political governance assessment. |
| Jul 19, 2026 | Cameroon | Pillar Summary | — | — | — | The launch of a tax recovery operation in the gold sector is a significant development that could impact Cameroon's economic stability and fiscal position. |
| Jul 19, 2026 | Bulgaria | Pillar Summary (Political Governance) | 52 → 50 | — | — | The European Commission's statement about Bulgaria's lack of progress on key anti-corruption and judicial reforms is a material development affecting political governance. |
| Jul 19, 2026 | Ukraine | Pillar Summary | — | — | — | The ongoing protests against the dismissal of the defense minister indicate potential instability in Ukraine's political environment, which is material to the political governance analysis. |
| Jul 19, 2026 | Belgium | Pillar Summary | — | — | — | The introduction of a 40% gender representation threshold in civil service roles is a significant policy change that reflects efforts to enhance diversity and inclusivity in governance. |
| Jul 18, 2026 | Turkiye | Pillar Summary | — | — | — | The news about Turkey being 'closer' to resolving F-35 and CAATSA issues with the US is a material development that could impact geopolitical relations and reduce tensions, warranting an update in the political governance analysis. |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Ukraine | Pillar Summary | — | — | — | The dismissal of the defense minister by President Zelensky is a significant political development that may impact military and defense policy, warranting an update to the political governance analysis. |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Ukraine | Pillar Summary | — | — | — | The resignation of Ukraine's Prime Minister is a significant political event that could impact political stability and governance. |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Israel | Pillar Summary | — | — | — | The brief closure of the Al-Aqsa Mosque gate under military pretext is a material development affecting political governance, reflecting ongoing security and regional tension challenges. |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Russian Federation | Pillar Summary | — | — | — | The nearing finalization of a Russian gas supply contract with Iran is a material development that could impact Russia's external position by potentially strengthening its energy export strategy. |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Portugal | Pillar Summary | — | — | — | The restructuring of the IMT and creation of a specialised concessions unit is a governance development that reflects efforts to improve public sector efficiency. |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Netherlands | Pillar Summary | — | — | — | The summoning of the Russian ambassador over hacking allegations indicates geopolitical tensions that could impact political stability, warranting an update to the political governance analysis. |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Hungary | Pillar Summary (Political Governance) | 45 → 43 | — | — | The ousting of the Orbán-appointed president by Hungary's parliament is a significant political event that could affect political stability and governance dynamics. |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Ethiopia | Pillar Summary (Monetary Policy) | 30 → 35 | — | — | The introduction of new interest rate hikes and the removal of the credit cap are significant monetary policy changes in response to rising inflation, warranting an update to the monetary policy analysis and score. |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Argentina | Pillar Summary (Economic Strength) | 65 → 63 | — | — | The closure of the Nike manufacturing plant in Argentina is a material development affecting the economic strength pillar, as it impacts industrial employment and diversification efforts. |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Puerto Rico (US) | Pillar Summary (Economic Strength) | 70 → 68 | — | — | The water crisis causing budgetary strain on residents highlights infrastructure weaknesses, impacting economic strength. |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Cyprus | Pillar Summary | — | — | — | The approval of Cyprus' revised recovery plan by Ecofin is a material development that is expected to positively impact the country's economic growth and structural reforms. |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Hungary | Pillar Summary | — | — | — | The approval of Hungary's €10bn Recovery Plan by the EU is a material development that could impact Hungary's fiscal position by providing significant financial support. |
| Jul 11, 2026 | Ukraine | Pillar Summary (External Position) | 40 → 38 | — | — | The suspension of navigation in the Don-Azov canal by Russia is a material development affecting Ukraine's grain trade, impacting its external position. |
| Jul 10, 2026 | Greece | Pillar Summary | — | — | — | The resignation of SYRIZA leader Socratis Famellos amid party divisions is a significant political development that could affect the opposition's dynamics and overall political stability in Greece. |
| Jul 10, 2026 | Bangladesh | Pillar Summary | — | — | — | The government's decision to merge authorities to boost FDI is a strategic move that could impact Bangladesh's economic strength by potentially enhancing the investment climate. |
| Jul 09, 2026 | Venezuela, RB | Pillar Summary | — | — | — | The significant death toll from the earthquake and calls for lifting US sanctions are material developments affecting Venezuela's political and economic landscape. |
| Jul 09, 2026 | Thailand | Pillar Summary (Economic Strength) | 60 → 58 | — | — | The report of twin deficits indicates a potential weakening of Thailand's economic stability, warranting a slight downgrade in the economic strength score. |
| Jul 09, 2026 | Egypt, Arab Rep. | Pillar Summary | — | — | — | The IMF's upgrade of Egypt's 2026 growth forecast to 4.6% amid broader MENA economic contraction is a material development that suggests a more optimistic medium-term economic outlook for Egypt. |
| Jul 08, 2026 | Kenya | Pillar Summary (Political Governance) | 45 → 43 | — | — | The Saba Saba demonstrations and subsequent arrests indicate heightened political tensions, impacting the political governance score. |
| Jul 07, 2026 | Hungary | Pillar Summary | — | — | — | The potential vote to oust the president represents a significant political development that could impact Hungary's political stability and governance environment. |
| Jul 06, 2026 | Israel | Pillar Summary (Political Governance) | 52 → 50 | — | — | The government's decision to defy a Supreme Court ruling represents a significant challenge to the rule of law and could impact political stability and governance. |
| Jul 05, 2026 | West Bank and Gaza | Pillar Summary | — | — | — | The approval of new settlements in the occupied West Bank by Israel is a material development that exacerbates geopolitical tensions and impacts political stability. |
| Jul 05, 2026 | Papua New Guinea | Pillar Summary | — | — | — | The World Bank's observation about strong growth but lagging job creation is a material update to the economic strength analysis. |
| Jul 05, 2026 | Albania | Pillar Summary (Political Governance) | 50 → 48 | — | — | The escalation of anti-government protests in Tirana, with demonstrators blocking Parliament, indicates increased political tensions that could affect governance stability. |
| Jul 05, 2026 | Venezuela, RB | Pillar Summary (Political Governance) | 15 → 10 | — | — | The expiration of Rodríguez's interim mandate introduces additional uncertainty to Venezuela's political governance, warranting a slight downgrade in the political governance score. |
| Jul 04, 2026 | India | Pillar Summary | — | — | — | The significant investment by Adani Enterprises and Abu Dhabi’s IRH in Odisha is a material development that could positively impact India's economic strength by boosting regional economic activity and infrastructure. |
| Jul 01, 2026 | South Africa | Pillar Summary | — | — | — | The cabinet reshuffle by President Ramaphosa is a material political development that reflects ongoing adjustments in governance, which could impact political stability and governance efficiency. |
| Jul 01, 2026 | Philippines | Pillar Summary (Economic Strength) | 60 → 58 | — | — | The downgrade of GDP growth forecast by the DBCC due to the Middle East conflict is a material development affecting the economic outlook. |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Argentina | Pillar Summary | — | — | — | The appointment of a new Cabinet chief following a scandal is a significant political development that affects governance and reform prospects. |
| Jun 29, 2026 | Argentina | Pillar Summary (Political Governance) | 35 → 33 | — | — | The resignation of a key government official amid corruption accusations is a material development affecting political governance. |