Publications

Argentina: On Borrowed Time

December 9, 2016

Benefitting from increased capital market access, the government has adopted a more gradual policy approach with the goal of winning next year's mid-t

IIF Weekly Insight: Hoping for the Best

December 8, 2016

Markets amp up ECB decision-When is a taper not a taper? Short-term debt relief for Greece-better than nothing! China-strong rebound in trade yet capi

The Trump Effect: Global Implications of the Next U.S. President

December 8, 2016

We've discussed previously the uncertainty around the impacts of the U.S. election and the course of U.S. policy . However, recent personnel announcem

November 2016 EM Growth Tracker

December 6, 2016

Our EM Growth Tracker rose in November, extending the streak to six consecutive months above 4.5% growth. Our tracking model indicates that real GDP g

IIF Dispatch: Update from Mexico

December 6, 2016

WAIT AND SEE On our recent visit, we found a guarded mood following the election of Donald Trump as the next U.S. president. While increased unce

December 2016 IIF Global Regulatory Update

December 6, 2016

The December 2016 IIF Global Regulatory Update provides updates on current work streams in regulatory capital, recovery and resolution, accounting, in

Draghi's Dashboard: Trying to Avoid a Euro Taper Tantrum

December 5, 2016

At the ECB's Governing Council meeting on Thursday December 8, we expect President Mario Draghi to announce an extension of the asset purchase program

Bahrain: Solid Growth, But Mounting Debt

December 5, 2016

Despite the crash in oil prices, economic activity has been surprisingly resilient and the adverse impact of unrest in 2011 has faded. Tourist numbers

IIF Dispatch: Life after Renzi

December 5, 2016

As expected, Italians voted to reject proposed reforms to the Constitution, although the margin of 59-41 was much larger than projected by the polls (

Portfolio Allocation Trends: Elections Prompt Big Shifts in Asset Allocation

December 5, 2016

Out of bonds, into equities: ' Unsurprisingly, the U.S. election results have sparked a sharp increase in volatility in fund flows.' Volumes have su

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