| October 21, 2016
A Glimpse into the Battle for Mosul As the Iraqi coalition offensive approaches the outskirts of Mosul, Islamic State fighters are rapidly losing terrain in spite of the various tactics they have employed to try to slow the advance by Iraqi security forces and Kurdish peshmerga. Satellite imagery, taken on Oct. 18, shows in detail the road ahead for some of the advancing forces. For more on Mosul, listen to the latest episode of Stratfor Talks. Get Stratfor's Fourth-Quarter Forecast when you join today. COLUMNS The Numeric Solution One simple change to forecasting could boost accuracy, increase accountability, reduce misunderstandings, and make the world a wealthier and safer place. FINANCE & ECONOMICS Trading in the TPP for a Deal of China's Making The fate of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is growing less certain by the day, and China, whose rise the U.S.-led trade deal is meant to contain, is seizing the opportunity to promote its own alternatives. POLITICS Europe's Central Bank Is in a Bind Over Bonds The European Central Bank (ECB) is in a bind. Since increasing its quantitative easing program in April, the institution each month has had to purchase bonds worth 80 billion euros (nearly $88 billion) to meet its self-imposed quota. But the pool of eligible bonds is shrinking and could run out before the end of the year. PODCAST Challenges Facing the Next U.S. President Listen to our podcast exploring the challenges facing the next U.S. president, regardless of who wins next month. Share this newsletter with friends, family and colleagues by forwarding this email. They can sign up here. Interested in advertising with Stratfor? Contact us at newsletters@stratfor.com. | 