Publications

Romania: Riding an Unsustainable Stimulus Wave

November 10, 2016

Expansionary macroeconomic policies and buoyant consumer confidence are likely to propel near-term growth.' The widening trade deficit suggests that t

IIF Dispatch: Update on Mexico

November 9, 2016

WAVES FROM TRUMP'S VICTORY Donald Trump's presidential victory has had repercussions across the world. These have been particularly intense for Mexic

Innovation by Mid-Sized Banks

November 8, 2016

Mid-sized banks (MSBs), which we define for the purposes of this paper as those with total assets between approximately $100 - $500 billion, face nume

Czech Republic: Looking for a Smooth Exit

November 8, 2016

With the output gap closed, growth should reach 2.7% this year and 3% in 2017. Exports remain the main driver of growth, widening the current account

EM Growth Tracker Methodology

November 8, 2016

The EM Growth Tracker tracks GDP growth in emerging markets on a monthly basis. The Growth Tracker is available about one week after the end of each m

October 2016 EM Growth Tracker

November 8, 2016

Our EM Growth Tracker started the fourth quarter lower than it ended the third quarter, but maintained a streak of five months above 4.5% growth. Our

November 2016 IIF Global Regulatory Update

November 3, 2016

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

Weekly Insight: Of Politics and Policy

November 3, 2016

Jittery markets ahead of U.S. elections Fed-laying the table for December UK-Bank of England takes a step back Egypt-central bank makes its move EM ca

IIF Dispatch: Update from Malaysia

November 3, 2016

STAYING ON TRACK Despite challenges from persistent export weakness, low oil prices, and political controversies, the government is persevering with

November 2016 Capital Flows to Emerging Markets

November 2, 2016

POSITIVE OUTLOOK FOR 2017, BUT WATCH OUT FOR POTHOLES Following their revival earlier this year, capital inflows to EMs should continue to im

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