Entries for 'U.S.'

This study examines the role of U.S. monetary policy in determining the incidence of emerging market crises. We analyze the determinants of currency c

1. What next for the rally? ' After the solid run-up since mid-February, the tone in global equity markets has been more sober over the past week. The

1. FX in focus: '  As investors watch the Fed --which in turn appears to be watching the markets (see below)--U.S. rat

Renewed enthusiasm for risk assets' Fed leans cautious EM corporates shift toward more local currency borrowing China-weak activity points towards mor

The extraordinary rise of U.S. shale oil producers has led the U.S. to record crude oil production, rising nearly 4 mbd since 2008 and altering the gl

This note provides estimation details that complement analysis presented in our January 2015 EM Capital Flows Report (pages 11-13). We estimate a simp

The global economy seemed to be losing traction until recently, but the latest data paint a brighter picture: business sentiment picked up in October,

The macro data flow over the summer months ranged from largely positive news in the U.S. and China to negative surprises in the Euro Area and a number

Slightly tighter market fundamentals and an overlay of increased geopolitical risks have led us to raise our forecast for the average Brent benchmark

The global economy continues to be affected by bumps in the road that together are contributing to softer growth in the first half of the year. We hav

U.S. households hold close to half of their financial assets in equities compared to around one-fifth in the Euro Area and less than one-tenth in Japa

The oil market will continue to be well-supplied in 2013 as production capacity, especially outside of OPEC, will grow faster than demand, which will