Despite Lagging Growth, Global Economy Forging Ahead
...Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Prior to becoming Chief Economist, he was an economist and senior FX strategist…
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MENA: Change On The Horizon
...deterioration in fiscal accounts by launching much-needed fiscal reforms, which have so far focused on cuts in fuel subsidies and…
UAE Managing Oil Price Declines
...and expand non-bank and capital market financing options for SMEs, which would boost private sector growth and promote diversification. Inflation…
One Belt One Road: An Ambitious Undertaking
...corporations welcome the opportunity to support the series of cross-border infrastructure projects. With over 60 countries and 4.4 billion people…
Fitch Takes Namibia Down To “Junk”
...concentrated in the Middle East and Africa. Furthermore, most of them were by Moody’s. Moody’s downgraded Oman from Baa1 to…
Saudi Arabia: Capital Flight Or Diversification?
...deposits, to $34.4 billion in September 2017. About Garbis Iradian Based in Washington, D.C. as chief economist for the Middle…
Opportunities Within China’s “New Economy”
...this. China’s Belt and Road (B&R) initiative – which involves large-scale infrastructure development along China’s centuries-old trade routes across Asia,…
Emerging Markets: What To Watch This Week
South Africa reports September money and credit data Monday. Both are expected to slow from August. Third quarter unemployment will…
Islamic Finance A Potential Boost For Gold’s ‘Safe Haven’ Status
...petrol, become more expensive. Lee said his company, which is already operating in Malaysia, was looking to expand to Thailand,…
Emerging Markets Equities: How Low Will They Go?
...there is China. Turkey, South Africa, and Argentina are members of the first group. These countries are dealing with classic…
The Impact Of Fed Rate Hikes On Gulf Economies
...to normalize US monetary policy, particularly its gradual hikes in short-term interest rates, and the negative impact it has had…
Emerging Market Investing: Eye On MENAP
...IMF programs. In Egypt, for instance, we expect the focus to be on gradually eliminating energy subsidies with tackling high…