Publications

Frontier Markets Report: New Opportunities, New Risks

February 21, 2018

Frontier markets have rewarded investors in recent years with high returns, lower volatility, and lower correlation with global assets.' However, mark

MENA Economic Outlook: Gradual Recovery, Reforms Underway

February 20, 2018

This report presents our analysis and projections of 14 economies in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait,

Weekly Insight: On a Tightrope

February 15, 2018

With the spotlight on US twin deficits, the uneasy higher rates/softer dollar dichotomy continues Daily EM outflows show signs of easing up New Capita

February 2018 Capital Flows to Emerging Markets

February 15, 2018

Non-resident capital flows to EMs are projected to rise modestly in 2018, approaching $1.3 trillion' However, FDI inflows will likely remain subdued-e

Initial Coin Offerings: The Frontier of Financing

February 14, 2018

In 2017, ICOs raised $5b for blockchain start-ups, largely displacing traditional venture capital with a new direct and decentralized fundraising mode

January 2018 EM Growth Tracker

February 14, 2018

Our EM Growth Tracker rose to 5.9% (3m/3m sa ar) in January, 0.1pp higher than December. In the previous edition , we reported a 0.2pp decline as it f

Global Macro Views: EM Vulnerability

February 14, 2018

Market volatility and global interest rates have risen sharply, "¦ a challenge for emerging markets dependent on external financing. We scan the emerg

Frontier Markets Scorecard: Assessing Vulnerabilities in 2018

February 13, 2018

We look across financing needs, reserve adequacy, and asset valuation as the core of our scorecard, while also considering institutional strength, bus

Pakistan: Walking a Slow Road to Reform

February 13, 2018

The Pakistani economy experienced robust growth in the past two years driven largely by consumption and some progress in structural reforms. We expect

Debt in Frontier Markets: Under the Microscope

February 12, 2018

In this special supplement to the Global Debt Monitor, we analyze debt levels in 25 frontier markets across all sectors.' We estimate that total debt

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