Publications

Oil Update: Challenges to Tranquility

February 12, 2017

Stability in oil prices to be challenged in coming months OPEC seems to have adhered to production cut"¦ "¦ but US shale producers are ramping up prod

UAE: Improving Sentiment

February 10, 2017

The UAE economy has been relatively resilient to the impact of the slump in oil prices as it has benefited from a relatively diversified economy, exce

IIF Response to EBA Guidelines on PD/LGD Estimation and Treatment of Defaulted Assets

February 10, 2017

The IIF continues to promote greater harmonization of credit risk modeling practices, parameters, and assumptions. Banks' internal models are critical

Emerging Markets Scorecard: Where are the Vulnerabilities?

February 9, 2017

With US-related political risk on the fore, concerns over external financing needs, declining foreign exchange reserves and' the slow pace of structur

Weekly Insight: Whipsawed

February 9, 2017

Is the reflation trade coming back? China - capital outflows remain large India - RBI surprises, keeping rates on hold MENA - short-term pain, long-te

MENA: Short-Term Pain, Long-Term Gain

February 8, 2017

We expect Brent oil prices to average $52 per barrel this year and stay in the range of $52-60 per barrel through 2020. Higher global oil prices will

February 2017 Capital Flows to Emerging Markets

February 8, 2017

We see EM capital flows virtually flat at USD680 billion for 2017, and high risks-notably for FDI Net capital outflows from China will persist, but at

February 2017 IIF Global Regulatory Update

February 7, 2017

The February 2017 IIF Global Regulatory Update provides updates on current work streams in regulatory capital, recovery and resolution, systemically i

US Economic Update: More Signs of Life

February 7, 2017

Job growth accelerated in January and labor market appears strong Productivity growth has picked up and investment is likely to increase Disappointing

Russia: Poised for Trump Rally

February 3, 2017

Real GDP declined 0.2% in 2016, but growth resumed in the second half of the year.' Rising oil prices helped stabilize the ruble at RUB/$60 level, 20%

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