South Africa Politics To Trigger Downgrade
Political Risk Rising Investors have been buying the South African rand in recent weeks, clearly overlooking political risk that for months has been…
Mexico’s Bet On Oil Expected To Pay Off
With all eyes on Mexico’s PEMEX, the state-owned oil conglomerate, in the wake of the commodities downturn, recent moves by…
Middle East, Africa, Less Vulnerable to EM Debt: Moody’s
Emerging market economies are becoming increasingly vulnerable to external shocks after a decade-long build-up of debt, with the Middle East…
Lebanon Liquidity Faces Challenges
Frontier Friday: Liquidity Position Strong, Inaction a Risk Lebanon’s economy will likely remain “resilient” through 2016 and 2017, according to…
Tighter Credit, Weakening Consumer Confidence to Impact Brazil Real Estate
Brazil’s real estate sector has slowed significantly as a result of a deepening recession spreading throughout the country. Mortgage financing…
Malaysian Growth Will Slow In 2016
A new poll conducted by Moody’s Investor’s Service (MIS) reveals that real GDP in Malaysia is expected to slow in…
