Publications

Portfolio Allocation Trends: Cautious Stance ahead of BoJ and Fed Meetings

September 20, 2016

Fund flows have decelerated in recent weeks . Global mutual funds and ETFs have seen net inflows of just over $12.5 billion since mid-August, marking

Weekly Insight: Bracing for a Bumpier Ride

September 15, 2016

Czech Republic-no easy exit Ukraine-struggling to get back on track China-sustained momentum 1.' Markets-more volatility, steeper yield curves: Ce

Jordan: Resilience in a Challenging Setting

September 14, 2016

Fiscal reforms have narrowed the deficit and reduced vulnerabilities in a difficult external environment. Nonetheless, continued fiscal adjustment is

IIF Dispatch: Update from Vienna

September 14, 2016

THE FAR-RIGHT FREEDOM PARTY SETS THE AGENDA Our September visit to Vienna coincided with announcements of a delay in the Presidential election re-run

Russia: Nursing a Recovery

September 13, 2016

Helped by firmer oil prices, the ruble has stabilized at RUB/$65 level since April.

Nigeria: Recession Bites

September 9, 2016

With activity stifled by FX scarcity, capital controls, and sabotage of oil facilities, the economy has slid into recession and unemployment has risen

Chile: Self-Inflicted Wounds

September 9, 2016

While Chile has been dealing with the consequences of weaker commodity prices, the delicate state of the Chilean eco

China Spotlight: Internet Finance in Focus

September 8, 2016

Online payments open doors: Soaring e-retail sales support robust growth in online payments, with Alibaba and Tencent dominating. Fintech firms are in

August 2016 EM Growth Tracker

September 8, 2016

EM GROWTH RETREATS FROM MULTI-YEAR HIGH-STILL STRONG Our EM Growth Tracker remained high in August, though it eased modestly, following five consecut

IIF Dispatch: Update from Thailand

September 8, 2016

Our recent visit found a sense of relief pervading through the economy brought on by the successful referendum approving the new constitution along wi

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